Day 47

Read: Alma 19-20

Mark: Alma 20:17

“Anger is not an expression of strength. It is an indication of one’s inability to control his thoughts, words, his emotions… When the weakness of anger takes over, the strength of reason leaves.”
~ President Gordon B. Hinckley

When is it most difficult to control your anger? Why is it important to stay in control of your thoughts, words, and actions?

*I am very quick to anger...I am a reactor.  It is not my most beautiful quality. I don't usually explode or go off on a tirade, I stuff it inside.  Either way it's a bad thing.  On the other hand I cool off very quickly and am fast to forgive and ask for forgiveness.  I am trying to keep my anger in check with my family lately.  I don't want to say something that would hurt someone I love and am going to be with for eternity.  I also look so stupid when I am throwing an anger fit.  It really doesn't help any situation only making it worse.  If I have a personal or professional issue that makes me upset or angry I usually try and cool off and try to look at both sides of the story. Then if a discussion is still warranted I am able to do so in a kind and peaceful manner and not a confrontational one.