Seneca: Anger is Brief Insanity
Anger impedes reason
When was the last time you saw someone so angry that it was as if their soul had left their body? It’s easy to recognise anger when you see it in other people, but what about when you feel it yourself? How can you tell if you’re justifiable or out of control?
Do we all get angry for the same reasons, or does it differ from person to person? You might be surprised. While most people assume anger is a universal response to a negative situation, nuances are involved.
The intensity and persistence of your anger is indicative of something beyond a knee-jerk reaction. There are many layers to understanding your anger and how you react to stimuli in different situations.
Anger is one of those feelings we don’t like admitting we have. We tend to see it as a negative trait rather than an indicator of something wrong going on within us. People may feel angry when frustrated, upset, or even under emotional duress.
When we feel anger, the body releases adrenaline into the bloodstream. This can cause us to feel tense and anxious, which may lead us to lash out at other people or things in our environment.
“Anybody can become angry — that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the…
