The Power of ANGER

When Being CALM Just Doesn’t Cut It.*

Life is an emotional roller coaster. One moment we’re spiralling up into ecstasy, the next we’re plummeting into depression. How can any body endure such extremes?

Thankfully, we were built with resilience—a lot of it. We can bounce back like a basketball, so long as we allow ourselves to, and don’t remain trapped in the adrenaline surge of heady, unchecked emotions.

Is it easier to be happy or sad?

Sadness and depression are heavy. The emotional pull is strong—just like ANGER. But they are also exhausting. They leave a bitter taste and take a toll on our health.

So let’s talk about ANGER. What is it—and how do we control it?

ANGER lives on the border between control and total abandonment of reason. Whatever provokes us tends to fling our emotions outside the orbit of logic—and disaster is often what follows. The consequences may be immediate or long-term—but they’re rarely worth it.

And yet, ANGER is also a signal. A strong one. It tells us that something happening here is serious.

The body changes. The face changes. The eyes, especially, betray the level of ANGER felt. If left unchecked, ANGER takes over.

But—if held in check, in that most extreme and delicate moment—then clarity can rise to the surface. Rational thought returns. The mind focuses. Instructions are issued with forceful precision. And those around you recognize that a limit has been reached—and must be respected.

But what if everyone is angry?

Then it takes even greater strength to pull back. To defuse, redirect, and transform that explosive moment into qualified action. Constructive leadership begins with emotional discipline.

We are all capable of bouncing back. And true control over our strongest emotions is what defines mature power—what marks a leader.

Remember too: ANGER, when used intentionally—even if feigned—can have purpose. It can signal urgency. Demand attention. But it must be wielded with care. Overuse dulls its edge. Repeated displays of anger lose their meaning—and eventually, their effect.

So, if provoked, consider what you've learned about WALKING AWAY.

Because if left unchecked, ANGER has no power.

Cheers.

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