Research has shown that ANGER stops growth of new neurons in brain. Thus, growth of brain is weakened when a person is angry.
Bitterness and nursing grudges actually blinds you and blocks your reasoning from planning the best strategy to handle conflicts wisely.
If you take the bitterness out of your system and let go the hurt, your mind is rejuvenated to develop resilient strategies to deal with other circumstances or people that will bring another dose of bitterness.
Because, Yes, there is no guarantee that the same circumstances or people will not hurt you again…Hurts will always come, but handling them wisely is the healthy way and secret ingredient to enjoying a happy life.
The Bible says in James:1:19, 20;
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,…..for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness of God. James 1:19, 20.
This Bible verse accurately and directly explains the research that ANGER makes certain neurons in the brain to work properly. You cannot think straight when you are angry and you end up uttering unwholesome words or taking a regrettable action.
People have been arrested and given death sentences because their allowed their thirst for vengeance lead them to hurting their offenders more severely even to the point of killing them.
The best way to handle your anger is to first hold your peace, walk away from the scene that makes you angry and cool off in a secluded place. This allows you to regain composure and rethink things through.
“Out of sight, out of mind” is a very apt and powerful saying which must be applied when you are angry. After all, getting away from the object of anger or bitterness saves the mind from social, emotional and physical damage.
Isolate yourself and open your mind to think about this.
Paulina Alexander