Anger and Violence

Anger and violence are a far more frequent form of expression in our society than we would like to admit.  Frequently, we hear about domestic violence and abuse within family circles.  Most people, although against these types of behaviour, still often carry out what could be referred to as minor forms of these abuses.  Abuse has changed forms in many homes and although the general tone has certainly lessened overall from our past cultures, anger is still a regular issue.  In modern society, rage and vicious responses find their way into people’s lives frequently.

Why is it acceptable for even the most loving of individuals to express themselves through aggressive verbal response and abusive intrusion?  It is said that holding our feelings inside carries the potential for dangerous physical reactions (disease).  Surely there is a happy medium.  It is up to each of us to find our own way of releasing tension and stress, whether it be through exercise or some other alternate means of expression. 

A regular exercise routine can prevent or at least alleviate much anger and resentment which is harboured within.  Everyone can find 10 to 30 minutes each day to release their stress through a walk or a more strenuous form of exercise. 

If we address most issues at their onset, we can avoid the potential for aggressive interaction with others.

Exercising the mind through processing your emotions can also become an argument saver.  Instead of concentrating on what it is that is infuriating you, let it go and release the stress and tension.  Take the time to logically process the information.  You make the choice.  You make the decision to react and to carry the weight of events which usually end up out of your control.  Your reaction and your focus are truly in your hands.  When you feel a possible argument building, question yourself whether there is a probable positive outcome if you proceed or a probable stressful event possible if you proceed. 

 Most arguments and heated situations result from the need to be correct.  The ego holds reigns over wanting to be correct.  How important is it to be the one who is right and if you find yourself trying to uphold an idea, even if it is not an idea, but actual fact, is it worth a debate if your true intention is to find peace?  Gage the value of continuing a dispute and how important your point of view really is.  Some will fight to the bitter end over concepts and ideas that are truly irrelevant in the grand scheme of this life.

Learn to foresee or anticipate potential disagreements before they are allowed the opportunity to expand into monsters.  Use your discretion and express your truths and wisdoms through example.   Express wisdom through channeling love and peace around you. 

In most cases, it is very difficult for someone to become angry with you when the only thing that is generated from within your consciousness is love.  It is not being soft or showing weakness when you back off and address the issue through the expressions of love.  This attitude will strengthen your resolve and others will come to terms with the strength of your response.  The expression of anger and aggression is a spontaneous reaction but it is detrimental to your emotional and physical health.  Expression through love is far more healthy in all ways.  Expose and express that loving, gentle self that resides within. 

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