Anger Illustrated

Harbouring Anger is like holding a knife by its blade; Anger inflicts injury and pain even before it is used against its intended target. And when it is unleashed, it is like hitting the target with the wooden handle of the knife; it hurts the wielder much more than the target.

I was once very angry with a friend who lied to me, used me and exploited my kindness for him. I felt an intense heat rushing to my head and my heart pumping faster. Anger clouded my judgement and released the beast in me. I cursed my friend and even plotted my vengeance. But thank God, my anger subsided before I could do more wrongs.

In reflection, Anger not only did not hurt my friend the least, it grievously hurt me emotionally and spiritually! Since then, I have learnt never to think or react whenever I'm angry because I would be hurting no one but myself!