Browsing the net today I got to know
that the day is being celebrated as World anger day…WTF is this world coming
down to?? Celebrating Anger …heights of foolishness I would say!! Am I angry
because of this…yes I am, for there are much better things to do instead of
celebrating Anger.
Now if we dissect anger we would find
that this reaction is basically an offensive action taken when a person is
cornered, threatened or the ego is hurt. We need to be very careful the way we
express this anger … it can break relationships, hurt loved ones or become violent.
No wonder they ask you to slowly count to ten when you feel that your anger is
rising…to dissipate the same and to avoid unpleasant scenes thereof. But then
not all persons are able to control their anger successfully and what follows
next is a shouting match that may lead to violence. There are several other
reasons for a person to get angry – hurt, humiliation, and injustice, loss of
control and our inability to cope with a situation. When we feel pressed,
pushed and pressured, we react with anger.
It is said that anger is a letter
short of danger and I am sure most of us would be aware of numerous occasions /incidents
that have been sparked by anger creating dangerous consequences in the present
times. The recent shooting in USA at a Gurudawra killing 9 persons, shooting at
New York killing 2 persons or beheading of 17 youngsters in Afghanistan by Taliban
or that of Jatinderjeet Singh who shot out the tires of his neighbor’s car at Mohali
have all been done in fits of anger.
Well you find all kinds of
personalities in this world and there are some who are constantly angry….normally
known as “kadoos “and I am sure those are the ones celebrating today!!! So to
all the angry people in this world …”Happy Anger day” ….LOL!!!!
All philosophies acknowledge that anger is more harmful than useful. I sometimes wonder if the "virtues" of anger are really justified. Along with greed and ignorance, anger has brought us greater sorrow than any other emotion. Thanks for your wishes all the same!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely true Subhorup and thanks for your comments.
DeleteSo, today was anger day! hmhm... had no idea!! and you celebrated it by becoming angry about the same. now that's irony.
ReplyDeleteAnyways, I think that like everything in life, anger has it's place. It is anger of suppression that makes people to fight for freedom, it's anger of loss of dignity that makes people stand up for their rights. So, Anger is good - if projected right....
Well.. that's just what i think. What do you say?
True Muthu ..Anger is good but then only if it is channeled constructively to achieve the final goals. However what we see these days are road rages, violence and so much malice between people and communities.
DeleteThat was new to me Engram. Anger Day? May be its Anger Management Day...I dont see a reason why someone should celebrate anger? ha ha.... Interesting post!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised too when i read about the World Anger day on 28th August. Thanks for your comments
DeleteI'm perpetually angry & irritated...it takes anger to get things done, but of course it has a destructive side. It just has to be controlled!
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