DAY 20
DEALING WITH ANGER TOWARDS OTHERS
Psalm 37:8
I can still remember when I was working at a fast food chain, as a Noodle Man. Because I was assigned in the kitchen, I experienced minimal heat injury and I had a lot of heat marks or scars on both my hands. All the staff in the kitchen were not in their mood because we were surrounded with the fire furnace. There was one time when my team leader and I had a conflict with the processing of the orders. Because we both had a bad temper, we raised our voices and tried to grab something sharp. The funny thing is, when our boss came, we just went back to our work as if nothing happened.
Just like so many people today, there is so much pressure and anger because of the environment. People may be so intense of their emotional conditions which they cannot handle. Perhaps that is why some people harm each other because they cannot control their temper. The Bible says in Proverbs 15:18 “Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments”.-CEV.
Have you ever tried to settle a dispute with your boss but because he want it in his way, then you lose your temper? Or have you tried staying calm amidst the outspoken personality of your boss? I can relate to my bosses. They are old (above 80 years old). Every time we have a disagreement, I really try to be calm and open up my suggestion in a right manner. And because of that, sometimes they agree with me.
Anger is “an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage,” according to Charles Spielberger, PhD, a psychologist who specializes in the study of anger. Like other emotions, it is accompanied by physiological and biological changes; when you get angry, your heart rate and blood pressure go up, as do the levels of your energy hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline.
Anger is a feeling that makes your mouth work faster that your mind. -Evan Esar
Anger is destructive. It is like a parasite that slowly eats you up. When it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life.
Relationships are rarely shattered because of one incident. Instead, anger builds over time and eventually explodes all over the place. So if you feel anger in you, don’t let it go unchecked. Confess it to others and make things right today!
ANGER IS A VERY DESTRUCTIVE FORCE FOR ANY RELATIONSHIP. SO IF YOU HAVE ANGER TOWARD SOMEONE, CONFESS IT AND MAKE IT RIGHT TODAY!
Halbert Tillor
