Be Curious, Not Furious

Anger is a powerful energy that sears through the boundaries of wisdom and makes us puny in the hands of destiny. How can we harness this supremely powerful force to derive benefit, betterment and good, for all of us? It is like taking a magnifying glass and harnessing sunlight to make afire. Spiritual teacher Ram Chandra of Shahjahanpur, also called Babuji, said, ‘Anger and passionare the creation of the Divine.’

When something goes wrong, we often blame another person or a situation, and direct a rush of angry energy towards them. Anger should only be projected on oneself. That is the right utilisation of anger — projected towards oneself, to change. Such an anger occupies a wonderful place in human evolution if we learn how to channel it. The art of introspection and self-discovery, right understanding, correct thinking, and attention to our hearts and minds are birthed by this beautiful emotion. When we wait patiently and reflect on a situation, anger can transform into clear understanding, presenting a way forward.

Once we achieve this seemingly small step, we find our lives becoming smoother, and we realise that human transformation comes from the heart. The best first step to use anger as an opportunity instead of as a problem is: approach it with a curious attitude instead of a furious one.