“The greatest remedy
for anger is delay” (Kiswahili proverb)
Anger is a strong feeling of displeasure, hostility
or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with urge to harm.
It is always very difficult to suppress one’s anger especially when it is at
its peak.
However, our ancestors believe that of all forms of
remedies in controlling anger, the greatest is delay. Before getting engulfed
in the raging fire of anger, give yourself some minutes of silence. Instead of
talking back, shouting, hitting something/someone or reacting to certain
actions when angry, it is better to give yourself a break and walk away to ease
the tension.
If only man could learn to delay before diving into
the pool of anger, there wouldn’t have been war, riot, terrorism, insurgences,
violence, divorce, etc.
When next you feel the urge of anger, consider the
words of our ancestors for today. Remember, “the greatest remedy for anger is
delay”. May you not wrath in the rage of your anger.
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