The emotion of anger has been grossly abused because it's purpose has been misunderstood by many.
Anger is like fire. It possesses both beneficial and destructive tendencies - the outcome of it's use is solely dependent on the motive of the user.
Research has shown that almost 1 in 10 Americans have anger issues and access to guns (cbsnews; 8 April, 2015.)
People who act impulsively on the emotion of anger seem to be blind or myopic till that emotion has been fully satisfied leaving a lot of destructive deeds in it's wake.
Those who engage in this only regret their actions afterwards but with little or nothing to do to remedy the situation.
The sharp and unbarbed retort, the unsympathetic gesture may satisfy the urge to get even instigated by anger but kills trust, deadens relationships or may even take human life in it's wake, all of which may never be remedied.
However, this seemingly destructive emotion has great constructive benefits when the object is changed from people to vices. Many a people have been able to change the conditions of their lives by developing genuine anger against it.
Develop anger against mediocrity, failure, complacency, poverty and lack, smallness. Let that anger that boils in you, drive you to do more, go the extra mile, help people attain greatness, study more, pray more, be more disciplined and to push for the greatness you desire.
It's better to learn to redirect this emotion than to live in the regrets of it's abuse when the eyes are clearer.
You will succeed.
To your greatness.
P.A.
