There’s a Chinese proverb (one of many) floating around which states; it's better to be silent and thought to be a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt. In other words, it’s wise to stay silent, if you’re unsure or don’t know.
The bible also speaks about fools. According to the bible, anger labels you a fool, for the bible mentions fools are quick to anger. Proverbs 29:11 “A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.” We all know we should control our temper, but how many of us are doing it?
Better get control of those emotional outbursts, for it shows you to be a fool to the world around you. And while we shouldn’t berate ourselves for having emotions, taking control of our emotions will bring you a more joyous life. Plus, what you don't say, you won't have to apologise for later.
Prolonged anger releases toxic chemicals, elevating blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as increasing your risk of stroke and heart attack. Cortisol is released into the brain during a moment of anger. When cortisol hits the amygdala, it causes you to be unable to read the emotions of others. Cortisol also hits the hippocampus, causing the organ to shrink and this affects short term memory. Besides which, every minute you hold in anger, is a minute less of joy which you could be appreciating.
Learn to control your emotions, or your emotions will control you.
Just as we must control our emotions, we also need to control our energy. Stop wasting energy on things that don’t matter. If in five years it won’t affect you, you don’t need to spend time on it today.
And remember; perfectionism causes perpetual and extreme stress, which also releases toxic chemicals into your body. What if, in pursuit of perfection, we settle for excellent? After all, there’s only ever been one perfect person in the world – Jesus.
Just a little snippet for today.
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