Anger is Like a Stray Dog
Years ago I started to notice that some of my acquaintances always had a story of how they had to tell
someone off or set someone straight about this or that. They had to defend themselves from
exploitation or victimization by those they encountered daily. Sometimes I wondered if they went to a
different kind of supermarket, bank or dentist than I did. Then I saw how they delighted in telling
these stories of how they prevailed against these villains and it occurred to
me that the anger and aggression they experienced left them feeling successful
and wanting more. They were poised for
the next battle and the subsequent retelling of the tale.
Anger, it seems, is like a stray dog: feed it and it will keep coming back. So, what is the alternative?
1 comment:
Can't wait to hear the alternative!
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