The Day I Gave Up My Anger
For a long, long time, I didn’t realize how easily I would get frustrated, and how much anger I would show against a person. It was just unimaginable, and this also brought problems in my life, and people started noticing. This is when I decided to give up my anger.
On a bright day, when I was in school, a boy tried to bully me. During lunch, he tripped me on purpose. I, as usual, got instantly mad and charged at him. I created a scene, and everyone gathered around. Just when the bully tried to charge at me, a teacher came and stopped the fight. My anger level reached the sky! I was taken to the principal’s room, feeling very embarrassed. The principal looked at me kindly and said, “Chiranth, anger is normal, but how you control it shows your strength. Every time you stay calm, you grow stronger and wiser. You can choose peace over frustration.”
When I reached home, I thought deeply about my actions. My mother told me gently to meditate every day and practice thinking before reacting, while my father encouraged me to keep trying and not give up. I tried it a few times, but at first, it was hard. Slowly, I began to notice small changes — I could stay calm, even when I felt angry.
Over time, I felt a new sense of happiness and peace. I learned to handle situations calmly and treat others kindly, even when they upset me. Giving up my anger didn’t make me weak — it made me stronger, happier, and more confident in myself.
