“Another has done me wrong? Let him see to it. He has his own tendencies, and his own affairs. What I have now is what the common nature has willed, and what I endeavor to accomplish now is what my nature wills.”
- Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 5.25
February 26, 2021 7:00 AM
Flying off the handle. This is a familiar term to me. When younger, I would be quick with raw emotion to berate someone without any thought involved.
I was provided some advice, to resolve my hasty actions. Instead of reacting, put my thoughts into an email. Once completed, the email is saved to be sent the following day. This great advice resulted in few emails ever being sent.
Conclusion
Not reacting to the drama in our lives can be difficult. We demand to make our case. Compelled to fight back. These reactions are often followed by regret. We can choose to forego the instant gratification of rage. The outcome will result in lasting peace with no regret.