When I drove back to my hometown two weeks ago, there was a motorbike that didn’t want to move aside, even though the road was wide enough for it to let me pass by. The rider, a middle-aged man wearing a sarong and no helmet, was moving so slowly that it seemed he just wanted to test my patience.
A Moment of Rage
In that moment, I felt an overwhelming urge to hit and crash into the bike, letting him die under my car. (Of course, I didn’t.) These thoughts shocked me, and I realised how anger and annoyance could cloud my judgement.
I wrote down my feelings using dictation while driving slowly, making it possible for me to hold my phone and ask Siri to take notes. It felt like being a reporter with an audio recorder, interviewing myself about my emotions.
Reflections on Anger
Rereading my notes today made me realise how ugly anger and annoyance can be. Sometimes, we aren’t aware of how these emotions take over us. Writing things down gives me context and helps me understand situations that I couldn’t decipher at the moment.
Embracing Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is scary. Being honest with yourself is challenging. Yet, it’s a necessary journey for personal growth. Recognising and confronting our darker emotions helps us become better individuals. This encounter taught me the importance of self-awareness and the need to address my emotional responses constructively. By embracing self-awareness, we open the door to personal development and emotional resilience.
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