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In moments of great tension, emotions often take over. Situations in day-to-day living occur where tempers flare and regret later occurs. In nature, fire does not fight fire, water does. The same as a soft word can certainly give an advantage in the face of pressure. The book of Proverbs has the saying, “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger”.
A gentle and controlled approach to an angry situation provides an opportunity to choose words and actions rationally and bring a more desirable conclusion to a potentially damaging situation. Take charge of your emotions or they will take charge of you.
We sometimes assume we do not have the power. That we give it to others. We say things like “He makes me so angry” or “She knows how to push my buttons”.
Think about this. No one has the power to MAKE you angry. If someone has assumed that power over you, YOU have granted them that right. You might have reacted because you felt that person drove you to it, BUT the choice to be angry or rational is yours to make.
Louise Nevelson, a famous American artist once said, “YOU must create your own world. I am responsible for my world
There are two ways to approach…