Acting in anger is a form of instant gratification. I heard this concept this morning, and it really spoke to me as this is a topic that I frequently discuss. In my life, nothing good has come from instant gratification. And, in the way of reacting in anger, this seems to still hold true.
That momentary release can be followed by regret. It could be regret that there were things you wish you said; wish you didn't say; or, in my case, things I wish I didn't let them see. I tend to regret allowing the other person to see me at my weakest, so visibly affected by how they've triggered me. I have found that by watching the waves of my emotions like I’m sitting on the beach, I can often have a greater impact by saying nothing at all for some time. Let time pass.
Anger is a part of being human, but how we handle it can make all the difference in our relationships and well-being. By choosing to let our emotions pass through us and responding from a place of calm, we can prioritize our health.
We can empower ourselves to live in a way that we are making choices about how we want to feel and what we want to do about it. We are not at the mercy of our immediate reactions. When you feel angry, believe that you've got the power to handle it, to choose your response.
