10/12/2025
๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฌ: ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฏ๐ฌ. ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐
There are days when life throws unexpected challenges our way, and in those moments, a choice emergesโwhether to react or to respond. Yet, it doesnโt always feel like a choice. Sometimes it feels as though the mind and body have been hijacked, overtaken by a force beyond our control. One moment everything seems fine, and the next, anger erupts like a storm.
What causes this sudden shift? Why does anger take over so completely? Itโs reminiscent of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hydeโtwo sides of the same person, one calm and rational, the other impulsive and fierce.
These moments can arise from major life eventsโa car accident, the loss of a loved oneโor from seemingly minor frustrations, like being cut off in traffic or dealing with poor customer service. Regardless of the scale, the emotional impact can feel the same: powerless, vulnerable, and overwhelmed.
In that space of vulnerability, anger often becomes a shield. It masks fear, pain, or helplessness, giving a fleeting sense of control. But true strength lies not in the reaction, but in the responseโthe pause, the breath, the conscious decision to act with awareness rather than impulse.
Learning to respond instead of react begins with recognizing the signs of being triggered and understanding that emotions, while powerful, do not have to dictate behavior. Each moment of awareness becomes an opportunity to reclaim control, to choose calm over chaos, and to transform reaction into reflection.
