What do we do to prevent anger from taking us hostage? A little reflection will tell you what works for you. Consider the following:
1. We can keep peace and compassion in our hearts. What helps you to push nagging discontent from your soul? What brings you peace?
2. We can recognize irritation as an invitation to set aside our agenda and enter the mind and heart of the person who is irritating us. How can you program yourself to react differently to irritation?
3. We can think how we would respond to Jesus. How can you see Jesus in every person?
4. We can pray for heavenly mercy. “O Jesus, thou Son of God, have mercy on me.”
Find ways to reprogram your mind and heart so that anger has no place in your soul.