Anger is usually a 'secondary' emotion, a manifestation of a different emotion, often fear. When you feel angry, it's a good idea to ask yourself what you're "really" feeling.
I'm bringing it back here as a reminder to myself. I get frustrated and angry too easily, and I'm trying to find that space, that pause button, between stimulus and response. Maybe this will help.
(Edit: I also like Janey's comment on the same post: "Thanks goodness God gives us enough time to grow up.")
I'm usually feeling a strong desire to blast lightning bolts out of my fingertips and show my computer the true meaning of the Dark Side. Anger is a poor substitute.
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Yeah, I would definitely go with your true emotion there. Anger is way boring in comparison.
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