Okay, this one's going to be quick.
Frustration is not an emotional statue. Frustration is being
prevented from accomplishing one's goal. The emotional state we call
frustration is anger, in one form or another.
Anger, unfortunately, does not
accomplish one's goal, either. Being angry in response to
frustration is a normal human response. It is the way we are wired.
Maybe, the brain thinks, if I get mad enough, I'll be able to kill
whatever is frustrating me.
Doesn't work that way, does it? Look
how the high and mighty brain does fail us.
I had a moment of sheer frustration
today. Prevented from accomplishing my goal, prevented from
gathering information that might help me improvise a way around the
frustration. Left in a situation that had potential for disaster.
I did not get angry. I wanted to, but
I did not. With the help of a friend, I was able to overcome my
frustration and laugh instead of screaming, swearing and jumping up
and down, which is what I wanted to do. It would have felt good in
some strange way, to become angry like that, but I was able not to.
So thank you to my friend, and to all
the others over the years who have taught me and helped me to laugh
instead of being angry. It's a much better way to live.
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