Are you content with being consumed by anger?
If not, why immerse yourself in an emotion you despise? Anger is akin to self-inflicted turmoil, a relentless internal battle. While adjusting your actions in response to various situations might be necessary, allowing anger to rule you is an unpleasant ordeal.
The real query is, why engage in a harmful activity? It suggests a lack of awareness about your own actions. If your existence seems haphazard and uncontrolled, it extends beyond anger, revealing a life dictated by chance.
When actions occur unintentionally or compulsively, the key lies in becoming more conscious. The solution isn’t mere anger management; suppressing it might lead to other eruptions. The fundamental question is not about controlling anger, but rather, why cultivate what you dislike within yourself?
Undesirable occurrences are common in the external world; we can only influence them to a degree. However, it’s crucial to ensure that, within ourselves, we prevent unwanted emotions from surfacing. Often, people normalize anger, citing its commonality among humanity. But should we accept it just because it’s prevalent?
We should strive to maintain our inner state as desired. This isn’t confined to anger alone. Any internal unpleasantness signifies an imbalance. We must keep our inner state aligned with our aspirations. Failing to do so renders the distinction between life and death inconsequential. Some may argue, “I only get angry once a month,” considering it acceptable. But, for those believing this, it’s probably more frequent than they realize. What’s your anger quota?
For many, anger surfaces daily or even multiple times a day. Now, imagine coming to me once a month, and I responded with extreme anger each time. Would that be acceptable? Even if it occurred once a month or once in a lifetime, it’s still undesirable.
If hormonal imbalances impact your mood, consider seeking solace in silence and meditation during those times. This is a minimum effort when unpleasant feelings arise. Worldwide, we focus on environmental pollution, modifying vehicles to reduce noise and emissions. Yet, what about the emotional pollution we emit?
Is anger, misery, jealousy, and resentment not equally harmful pollutants? Tackling this inner pollution should be a priority.