The Art of Anger
Dear Readers.... Jonah says .. The Art of Anger: Everyone knows how to react—but reacting in an "uncool" way isn't being considerate. Let's be honest: is there anyone who doesn't get angry? My answer is no. Anger is a human emotion. When triggered, it activates the body's "fight or flight" response, increasing your heart rate and blood pressure and flooding your system with stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. But what truly matters is how you choose to respond to it. Anger is often just a fleeting moment— a peak that may last for 30 seconds, a minute, maybe two . But that peak is the most challenging part. We often react while we're at that emotional high, driven by impulse rather than thought. In doing so, we end up saying or doing things we regret. At that moment, we're focused on our emotions, not the bigger picture. However, if we pause, breathe, and wait until the intensity subsides, we regain the ability to think clearl...