Each of us has this trait, but it is in levels. The higher the level of anger, the higher the risk attached.
Our societies and religions lay emphasis on the need to be in control of our anger due to how disastrous it can be if left unchecked; unfortunately, many don't take it seriously.
I have checked as many situations in my life that I can recall that I handled with anger, and I realized that the results were terrible.
Anger blinds our eyes and makes us impulsive. It hits you hard and makes you feel like a volcano that should explode. If you mistakenly fall into the trap, it will leave you with nothing but regrets.
The story of Moses in the Bible is what came into my mind while I began writing this, a very powerful man, who was described as the meekest of all men in his day in the Bible, but was brought down within a split second because of anger issues.
So pathetic, but that's exactly what anger can do. It can ruin your reputation and the labor you have been making for long.
Although we must clarify something, there is also the good anger, which is the one that makes you pick up challenges and face your fears to become a better person.
There are many situations that won't change unless we confront them with that good anger. That anger that gets you out of your comfort zone and keeps you going even when you feel tired and want to quit until you win.
It's sad that that kind of anger is not mostly talked about due to how most people don't engage it often.
The majority of people prefer to use the familiar one that makes us act irrationally, hurting people and ourselves out of emotions.
Back to the question, how easy is it for me to get angry? Honestly, I can't tell. I have gotten to a point in my life where I don't take things personally anymore.
I get angry, but it's difficult. Unless someone steps on my nerves so hard continually, I don't take things to heart easily.
I reckon I am lucky to have gotten to that stage in life, even though I know it took me a lot of experience to arrive here.
I have discovered how to subdue my emotions, but don't forget that learning is a continuous process, I am not yet perfect at it.
However, I can be very mad at you and keep my cool, and slowly allow it to dissipate.
Sometimes, you don't even need to apologize; give me a few minutes, and I will get over it.
But in a situation where I am too hurt, and I can't control it, I walk away and find a quiet place to be alone.
When I cool off, I will analyze the whole thing, and sometimes it's funny how I see that the case doesn't even deserve an angry reaction.
We are going through a lot in life, so many things are going on in our minds, we are fighting a lot of battles that keep our minds and brains under pressure, making them vulnerable to anger.
So if you discover that you get angry easily, it's not your fault. It's normal, but what you do when you are angry matters a lot.
This is why we need to learn how to put our emotions under control. Most times, after reacting aggressively and causing damage, you would notice that it was not even worth it. Sadly, you can't undo what you have already done.
Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that to master controlling our anger is not automatic; it's something we have to intentionally practice continually. It is difficult, but I bet you, it is worth the effort.
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