In my mid days of life, I don't get/stay nearly as angry as I used to in my younger days. I've taken on more of a chill and go with the flow attitude somewhere along the line. I am a quick Draw McGraw with a short fuse if I'm P-- off mind you, but I usually fizzle out rather quickly. Unless it's a hurt against my son, then I'm a mama bear protecting her cub.They (the proverbial they) can hurt me all they want, but don't dare hurt my son!<br /> <br /> I may forgive but I may not forget!<br /> <br /> I don't like a lot of drama in my life-I do see some people thrive on it though. I don't like confrontation at all, even though I force myself to deal with it at necessary times. I may try too hard to appease everyone and make sure everyone is all good, sometimes at my own expense I think. But bringing and making happiness to others does make me happy.<br /> <br /> I just want to relax and get along with everyone if possible. I may not like or love everyone I come across but I aim to get along with them. In every family there's someone not talking to another person-life is too short for that. I do get upset sometimes and not so forthcoming, as it seems it may be me reaching out more than others; but I don't stick to it and usually give in.<br /> <br /> Sometimes anger can eat away at us and is a little similar to hate. But with hate, you may as well dig your own grave because it only hurts you and not the person your hating on. Anger can gnaw away at your soul if you let it. You're not thinking about it 100% of the time, but it's there in the back of your mind peeking through a little window showing itself every so often. It's peeping at me right now and what does it have to do with of course family members not talking to each other. I think it has more to do with hurt than anger though, it's a fine balance.<br /> <br /> It's the major cause of family members not talking<br /> The saddest loss of time, and it's shockin<br /> <br /> Counting to 10 is a great way to curb one's anger, hence the quote The cure for anger is delay-Seneca. I have to practice this more often for my short fuse. In this big old world, we all need to get along. So please, please don't be angry with me Darlin.<br /> <br /> Life is too short for all the drama<br /> Sometimes one can go too far and cause trauma<br /> Anger can eat away at us and leave us lost<br /> We can become bitter people at any cost<br /> <br /> Take care (don't stay angry) and all the best~Celeste<br /> <br /> www.talesfromaway.com   Submitted By: Alicia "Celeste" Loughrey