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Offbeat Perhaps

This time around have decided to write about something rather offbeat, hope that’s o.k. with you? Having come across varied thought patterns across the spectrum, I would like to bring you up to speed on my take of the anger quotient. This is my copy write (yeah pun intended). Warning:not for the fainthearted!

How do we get angry (talking verbal here people)

Well there is no sure fire way here. No rules to this one. Just follow the emotions and you are good to go

Once you reach the ideal, stay put and don’t let your guard down. Ever!

Having established your reason for the emotive subject, your objective is to keep on at it, go on give into it and never cease

Rant and rave and frankly go with the flow. Any form of destructive behavior will do. Don’t give up the fight.

Remember the idea is to outweigh your opponent verbally and any ranting and raving is acceptable!

So why did you get angry?

After the initial outburst, can’t be bothered about how you reached here, you just have that’s all

But wonder…

After some form of introspection (your way – no shrink here) you berate yourself with the why’s, can’t believe I did that, language was atrocious, wonder if I will ever change stuff

Then there is a lull… Calm before the storm perhaps?

Realization

Okay so you realize you are a wise ass

Stupid even, to give into such inane behavior because of reasons that were frankly bizarre and not worth the effort

You then try to diffuse the situation by sucking up to all and sundry - people who were at the receiving end of your tirades and then some

Doesn’t seem to work since they are onto you

Begin to get annoyed and decide that the way to ease your conscience is transference

Inform the ‘perpetrators’ that it was their fault in the first place, blah blah blah… Guess you know now why people don’t buy into your apologies

So who’s buying this?

Having crossed these stages, who is frankly buying this crap? Are you? Nah!

Silent treatment (from you) takes center stage. Probably better to be quiet, you reason with your inner demons, keep silent = friends, mouth on over drive = loneliness

The idea is to ignore the tell tale signs and frankly continue being selfish, but some inner voice gets to you

You then have mixed feelings and start internalizing them, being let down, feel sorry for yourself, cry, cry cry….

Time to eat humble pie.

Your Step Program

Make a check list and get a number of self help books, watch programs pertaining to this evil – don’t want to be a statistic

Rehab out of the question – not you, never, you don’t need that

Join a group either online or an outreach and meet like minded people wanting to make the change

Enjoy the interactive sessions and feel positive for the first time in your life… new beginnings

There is a sudden spring in your step. Old irritations do appear but you channelize your energy towards positive issues

Enroll in various groups, charities, programs, study further even, whatever gets you out of your stupor.

Good Going

Having completed the program that you created for yourself, you are now ready to move on to new pastures, get involved, make a fried, have a relationship, smell the roses, give back to society, whatever…

Tiny steps. You are good to go

Don’t give up is the motto–be strong and brave the tide

Your achievement is noticed and lauded and you are now the new page three delight. Everyone and anyone wants to be you, with you. Values your opinion even.

Preen with the accolades and pat yourself on your back for good behavior & encourage people to change and live life to their fullest

Traffic snarls, noise pollution, delinquent behavior, irritating calls, etc don’t annoy you anymore

You fought the fight went the distance and the frequent flier miles have brought you to this place of peace, calm & serenity.

In Conclusion

You now realize that rage was nipped in the bud with your choice to travel another route. You have achieved the ultimate and acknowledge that one does get annoyed, heck angry even, but in moderation. Bring on the bubbly for you have earned it! Cheers.

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