I'll be the first to admit. I have a temper. It's not something to be proud of but it's normal. What's not normal or okay is an uncontrolled temper. Now, I'm no Hulk when I get upset, but it's something I have to work on...it's a steady process towards peace.
Today, I faced a situation that made my temper go all kinds of crazy. At first, I honestly thought I was in the right because I was provoked. But two wrongs truly DON'T make a right. If I was to continue with my anger then the situation would have continued for God knows how long. I spoke to my mother and her words were what changed my attitude. She said, "Who's gonna be the bigger person? When is this gonna end?" She was right. I needed to be that bigger person and just let go. And that's what I did. I went to work, listened to some music, saw some friends, ate some good food and had a really good day. The other individual was still egging it on, but I told them to play that game by themsleves.
That whole corny saying of 'You're not forgiving the person for them, you're forgiving them for yourself.' is really true lol. I felt so at peace when I just decided not to react. It took the violence and the anger out of my hands and the other person has no choice but to let it go because they know they won't get a reaction out of you. Try it next time your temper gets a little...out of hand.
Woo-sah...
Alexandria :)
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