"Anger is an acid that can do more harm
to the vessel in which it is stored
than to anything on which
it is poured."
Mark Twain
Anger creates disharmony in our body, minds, and spirits. When repressed, it is like an acid spreading through us. We cannot prevent ourselves from feeling angry, but we definitely can make healthy decisions for releasing it.
When our anger is unattended, it is capable of distorting bodily functions (dis-ease), discoloring our thoughts (distress), and repressing our spirits (depression). The longer we allow anger to gain momentum, the more difficult it will be to restore ourselves.
If we monitor ourselves, instantly feeling anger inside, we can choose to address it. We can decide to not take something personal; we can use our voice in response honoring both ourselves and the speaker; or we can privately write out every aspect in our journals. A trusted friend may help us to understand what triggered our reaction. The reaction may have very little to do with the speaker, but be quite significant in our emotional makeup. Simply uncover the emotion hidden beneath the anger ... disregarded; violated; or disrespected. An opportunity for a lesson to be learned.
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