In our final emotion we look at Anger, that toxic of all emotions and we do so fittingly in Anger the National Awareness Week. The National University of Northern Ireland research found that in 10% of stroke cases the person was angry one hour before the stroke occurred. Whilst not being good for our health according to Michael Fisher a psychotherapist and founder of the British Association of Anger Management says that it is healthy to release it and not let the feeling fester in our inner being. Clearly finding out what the root cause of the anger is will enable a rational approach to solving the issue.
Fear and frustration are both ingredients for the toxic mix that ignites into vehement outburst when the tumult is triggered. The trigger is hairline and we have all witnessed an anger event or been perpetrator in chief. In turn anger brings guilt and shame nevertheless these two brakes are rarely robust enough to avoid repeat. When anger conquers situations the bully abuser attains confidence and in turn easy repetition.
There is of course righteous anger which we saw with Jesus when He threw His toys out of the Temple Pram with those money changers. Indignation with the abusers like anger with those that abuse Human Rights or blatant molestation which we saw and still see with slavery and modern trafficking.
According to statistics out of the USA around 22 million people or nearly 9% of the population suffer with anger issues, men and women. With Second Amendment Access to firearms this can be especially worrying. Road Rage for example is a threat on today’s highways and that trigger in the glove compartment can be easily used.
In the Movie Anger Management, Jack Nicholson said that you can’t get rid of temper by losing it. In the 1957 John Osborn play Look Back in Anger we see that it is frustration that causes anger the class resentment that can exist when we partner with different cultures. In Italy that passionate Mediterranean nation we see that Femicide is a high statistic resulting from anger issues between women.
The Bible counsels in Ephesians 4 verse 26 not to let the sun go down with anger in us, resolve and revive. In Proverbs 15 we are guided that a soft response stops wrath and that a harsh word can kickstart it. What we say has great impact and we are best to mind our tongue. Next time you feel the anger well up in you , breathe deeply and find something soft to utter then see the result. Anger is an acid in the vessel in which it is stored and is a poison that kills. Don’t use it lose it.
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