Be Angry...

Hi y'all....Doing okay, I hope...?...It's been a "roller-coaster" these last few weeks. *sigh*
..Oftentimes when we get too busy, we get into the vicious cycle of being overwhelmed and stressed, being emotional/angry/upset at every little thing.....and in the end someone might get "hurt".
I have something to share about anger...:)....This is for couples, but I think anyone can get a thing or two from this.

Once upon a time....
 A young thirsty lion and an equally thirsty cougar arrived at their usual watering hole at the same time. Immediately, they began arguing about who should drink first. Their argument quickly escalated into rage, and the two animals started clawing at each other. However, the fight was interrupted when the 2 animals caught sight of vultures circling overhead, waiting for the loser of the fight to fall. The thought of being eaten was  enough for the lion and the cougar to end their fight.

 When anger flares, respect is key to expressing anger. Respect will lead to a discussion of the anger rather than one spouse swallowing their anger in silence leading to bitterness and resentment. Respect leads the spouses treating each other as helpers and advocates not as adversaries. And when that happens, the vultures retreat and no one get " eaten".-Nancy Kennedy

Culled from NIV Couples' Devotional Bible.