Easier said than done, but I think it’s a lesson we all could learn.
I always regret the words I say in anger.
Do you?
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Easier said than done, but I think it’s a lesson we all could learn.
I always regret the words I say in anger.
Do you?
Oh, yes, yes! I have gotten better about this as I have gotten older. However, sometimes my emotions do get the better of me and words come flying out of my mouth before I can restrain them. Regret always follows.
Most of the time, yes. Sometimes anger is a motivater or a call to action for myself and others. The key is to be able to express anger in a non-attacking way. Tricky, yes? Yes! I mean, I think there are times when expressing anger is appropriate, especially in response to some of the awful things we as humans have perpetrated against our planet and and its people. But I still feel that it is necessary to feel the anger, even say it aloud, but not condemn those who act in destructive ways. There’s a saying that goes: “Hate the wrong, but not the wrong-doer.” That may not be an exact quote, but it gets the idea across that we must have compassion in the midst of our anger. A tall order for most of us! I do believe that it is absolutely necessary if we are to change our world for the better.
I appreciate you reminding us that we need to be very, very careful about how we express and use our anger.
I don’t regret it if I am in control of myself and I am speaking up about something. I don’t think anger itself is bad. I’m angry that people are shooting each other. I’m angry that our political system is corrupt. I’m angry that people litter. I feel okay about myself as long as I behave in a constructive, respectful way when expressing my anger. I don’t always! But that’s how I want to be.