1. Great things can come out of anger
Moore is probably talking about his language, but anger can make you see things you would have never considered before. Feeling emotional can bring out ideas you would have never had if you were always happy.
2. You have a choice
We all have a choice in this world and sometimes you have to let your feelings go in order to advance.
3. Love beats anger
We only get one shot to live on this earth, and we should always try to busy ourselves with love. When you’re 70 years old and reflecting on your life, you’re going to remember the people you loved, not those you hated. Make more memories for your future self!
4. Finger-pointing doesn’t solve much
Anger can be good for the soul, because if we didn’t have challenges we would never change. But how you direct that anger is the important part. You can spread it positively with actions or negatively. And after all, negativity is harder to clean up.
5. Anger can be blinding
Our anger can usually be resolved when we sit down and re-evaluate the reasons we’re angry. Often our fury blurs our vision and we forget why we were angry but we’re too stubborn to go back and check. Remember to look back at what made you angry and check if all the facts add up.
6. You only live once
Forgiving yourself is one of the most important things that we can do to preserve our mental health. It’s important to give yourself a break and remember that we all make mistakes.
7. Be careful with your words
Although we may not mean the things we say when we’re angry, it is the negative words that are hardest to take back so be wary of what you say when you’re hit by a surge of anger. Sometimes taking time to vent to someone outside the situation can be most effective and prevent you from hurting anyone.
8. Anger is like coal
Anger doesn’t ever hurt anyone as much as it hurts yourself. Plus Buddha said this one, so… you can’t really argue with that.
9. Apologize
We all hurt each other in this life, even the ones we love the most. But remember that apologizing to those you hurt and forgiving those who have hurt you is better than losing your loved ones.
10. Revenge is an invitation to your own demise
They say revenge is sweet, but really whilst you’re busy seeking revenge on others you are simply wasting time and destroying yourself in the process. Use that time for something that benefits your own life rather than just hurting someone else’s.
11. Love yourself more than you hate someone else
You are a person worthy of respect and consideration. Never allow someone who doesn’t deserve you to hurt you.
12. Resolve your conflicts
Most old couples say this is the key to a successful and long marriage. Take this advice and you will never lose your sweetheart. Sometimes a tough discussion is all you need to resolve misunderstandings.
13. Only swear when very angry
It’s important to try and contain your anger, but that doesn’t mean we can’t indulge ourselves with a curse word every now and then.
14. Direct your anger and make something beautiful
Turn your anger into productivity and create beautiful and amazing things. Some of the greatest art and social movements in the world have been the result of anger. Hone yours into something actionable rather than letting it stew.
15. Understand your anger
You can’t get rid of bad feelings until you know where they come from, so explore your anger and figure out its cause so you can solve the problem and let it go.
16. Don’t drink your own poison
Think about all that pain and energy you go through when you’re angry. Whoever or whatever you’re mad at doesn’t feel it at all. Remember you’re only hurting yourself and try to let the rage go.
17. If you can change it, do
In theory this one means you should never be angry because if you can change a situation then you should. If you have no control, it shouldn’t worry you.
18. Truth always prospers
We hold on to lies and stay angry at them. Remember that you can’t change the truth so embrace it and accept that.
19. Feel angry but control it
Emotions shouldn’t ever control your actions. Remember that cooler heads prevail.
20. Move past it
Do it.
