Stress and daily problems can trigger unwanted emotions that often lead to conflict or breakdowns in communication.
Over the past few months, I noticed how much my emotions were affecting my actions, and not in a good way. I said and did things I now regret. I became insensitive to how others felt. Some people started to feel scared of me, and since then, our relationships have started to fall apart.
Anger is a powerful emotion. When you're overwhelmed, it’s easy to explode without thinking. Words pour out, even the ones buried deep inside. And in that moment, we forget everything: the people around us, their emotions, and the damage our words can cause.
I understand now that staying calm isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially when you're at your breaking point. Sometimes all you can do is cry, scream, or shut down. And that’s okay... for a while. But what matters most is what we do after that emotional peak.
We've all experienced the pain of hearing things that aren't true. Speculations. Gossip. Words that cut deep. But even in those moments, we must remember:
There are powerful reasons to stay calm, especially when it's hardest.
Being calm doesn’t mean suppressing your emotions. It means choosing peace over pain. It means understanding your triggers, knowing when to step back, and learning how to respond instead of react.
1. You
can't turn back time
You can't turn back time - you can't just
take away what's been said and done.
2. To quarrel is unwise
To quarrel is unwise, as what they have said, a
wise man or a patient man calms a quarrel, but the unwise start the quarrel.
It is better to calm everything than to join the unwanted atmosphere.
3. To live a righteous life is to become slow...
"Everyone should
be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does
not bring about the righteous life that God desires." -James 1:19-20
4."Do not stoop down to their level."
Friends may turn to enemies; strangers can judge
you without even knowing who you are. Do not stoop down to their level,
because you aren’t like them, and prove that you don't think like them.
5. Break Relationships
Literally, this happens. When you personally
attack a person, especially a friend, just because you’re angry, it can break a
relationship that you've built for years.
6. Heart Attack
This is a fact: frequent or intense anger can increase the risk of heart problems. "When it happens, stress hormones,
including adrenaline and cortisol, speed up your heart and breathing. You
get a burst of energy. Your blood vessels tighten. Your blood
pressure soars."[ ¹]
7. Deep Lines
Facial expression, especially when you’re angry, can leave permanent
lines.[²]
Staying calm during conflict isn’t easy, I know that. But before reacting in anger, take a moment to pause and think it through. Anger, once released, can leave lasting scars on someone’s heart.
Instead of saying something you might regret, choose silence. Sometimes, simply listening is more powerful than arguing. It helps avoid unnecessary hurt and disappointment, especially when emotions are already high.
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