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Anger

Anger is not your enemy

By Ahmad ZubairPublished 11 months ago 2 min read
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Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a young man named Ethan. He had a fiery temper that seemed to consume him whenever anger took hold. It was as if he had an enemy living within him, ready to burst out and wreak havoc on everything in his path.

Ethan's anger had caused him countless troubles. It strained his relationships with family and friends, and it even cost him his job. No matter how hard he tried to control it, anger always seemed to get the better of him.

One day, while reflecting on the consequences of his anger, Ethan realized that he couldn't continue living like this. He decided it was time to confront his enemy head-on and find a way to overcome it.

He sought the guidance of an old wise man who was known for his wisdom and insight. The wise man listened patiently as Ethan poured out his frustrations and struggles. He understood the torment Ethan was going through and offered him a piece of advice.

"Anger is not your enemy, young man," the wise man said. "It is a teacher. It shows you the areas within yourself that need healing and growth. It reveals the wounds that have been left unattended."

Ethan was puzzled by the wise man's words. He had always seen anger as something negative, something to be suppressed and controlled. But the wise man encouraged him to embrace it with compassion and curiosity.

Over time, Ethan started to observe his anger from a different perspective. Instead of reacting impulsively, he began to sit with his anger and listen to its message. He discovered that anger often arose when he felt unheard or disrespected. It was a signal that his boundaries had been crossed.

With this newfound understanding, Ethan started to work on healing his wounds and setting healthier boundaries. He engaged in practices like meditation and journaling to explore the root causes of his anger. He sought therapy to address past traumas and learned healthy ways to express his emotions.

As Ethan continued on his journey, he noticed a transformation taking place within him. The fiery anger that once consumed him started to lose its power. He became more compassionate towards himself and others. He learned to communicate his needs and frustrations assertively, without resorting to anger.

Ethan's relationships improved, and he found a new sense of peace within himself. He realized that anger was not his enemy, but rather a messenger guiding him towards growth and self-discovery. Through his journey, he became a source of inspiration for others struggling with their own inner battles.

From that day forward, Ethan vowed to continue on his path of self-improvement. He understood that anger would still arise from time to time, but he now had the tools to navigate it with grace and understanding. And so, with each passing day, Ethan continued to grow,

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