Personal Perspective: In a world of political rantings and accusations, embracing serenity provides a reserve of hope that helps to keep anger at bay.
From angry personal exchanges to campus protests, people want their voices heard.Despite turmoil exhibited on college campuses and television scenes of political rantings—and even my recent chaotic move—serenity slipped in unannounced. Hiding in stacks of boxes waiting to be unpacked there was a misplaced television. As such, serenity found its voice as calming music replacing TV rants and angry images., that can be harmful to health.
How we disagree can significantly influence the outcome we hope to achieve. If we are looking for peaceful solutions, we want to be heard. And we want others to understand and respect our point of view. If you want others to hear you rather than react to you, consider asking yourself these six questions:
What feelings do I personally associate with the situation and the person or people who created this situation?How can I confront without being confrontational?In order to attain a peaceful solution, am I willing to compromise?Essentially you want the person or group that angered you to know how you really feel. And ideally, they will understand. When tempers are no longer flaring, and a discussion takes place, a sense of peace might prevail.
According to the research and writings of Redford Williams, M.D., director of the Behavioral Medicine Research Center at Duke University Medical Center:the other person—even if they are wrong. Refusing to forgive and holding a grudge is dangerous to our hearts and our health. Those who are angry, bitter, and determined to ‘get even’ will find that hostility is a predictor of heart attacks.” To remain positive, learn the value of"no.
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