The mind is agitated, emotions are running high. The very thought of being wronged-offended-hurt erupts an internal volcano that aggravates with time. Thoughts of politicization and distrust begin to take shape. Your angry, beyond bounds that you wish to remain aloof. It seems the world is against you and the person in question will never be forgiven. You wish to return the ‘favour’, by giving him a piece of your mind. There is a sense of insult that brews within you.

“He shall never be spared”, you convince yourself.

The very moment that you felt insulted keeps replaying in slow motion creating an ‘animated motion picture’ within your mind. It is a moment when the emotions take complete control of you. The rational half remains a mute spectator, unable to find space in an agitated mind, that it gives up without a fight.

Emotions always create expressions. Your face is somber, eyes red in anger, the tip of your ear is steaming and in a moment of insanity you express your anger on the people around you, without even realizing the consequences of your action. Every object in sight is now a tool to express your furor.

The cell phone that lies besides you seems inviting. You contemplate ‘immediate action’ to appease your agitated self.
“What does he think of me? “, you aimlessly question.

Unable to tolerate it any further, you punch in the inevitable number of the ‘offender’, the keypad bearing the brunt of your growing anger. The line is busy and nothing seems to be going your way. Frustrated with life, you bang the cell phone on the ground to see it disintegrate into parts. There is a moment of sudden silence, when the world stands still. The cell phone lies on the ground. The thought of having destroyed thousands in a flash arouses a moment of guilt. You gather the parts in a jiffy, placing the displaced battery in its rightful space. As the finger presses the “On” button, there is a moment of animated suspense, when you hope for the best. Thankfully a “welcome” pops us, relieving you of the momentary anxiety. You sigh in relief, but yet are unable to come-to-terms with the ill doing. Mixtures of emotions rule your mind. Life seems complex and unforgiving. You’re totally “switched off’ from your surroundings, like a lonely soul deserted in a dense jungle of deceit.

As you contemplate the line of action, your ‘god sent’ friend walks in. The minute you see him, you spill out your frustration, anger and disappointment at the unfortunate turn of events. Like a saint, he sits quiet, absorbing all the aggression in order to calm your senses, to appease the agitated mind. After five minutes of your discourse, he calmly replies
“Why do you bother about him? You have your own identity, thought and are the best decision maker “
The words are a morale booster. It soothes your mind.
“He speaks sense”, you tell yourself” Why care for such frivolous souls”

There is a sudden sense of complete sanity. The rational in you, slowly begins to claw its way back.

“Let’s chat over tea”, he suggests

You agree at once. With every sip of tea the senses slowly begin to function in a desired manner with the mind in an analytical mode, contemplating the next step forward. The rational steps in, providing its views for any question raised by the “not so agitated” mind. Finally you arrive at a solution to the thought that has been troubling you since long. You’re now convinced that a measured and timely reply to your ‘offender’ would be a befitting answer to the problem. Happy at having arrived at sensible solution, you for once unwind and enjoy the cool breeze blowing against your face.
Till a moment ago, life was upside down, such are the thoughts induced in an agitated mind.

When the mind is agitated, you feel offended and are upset – borrow time and express your feelings to a friend/confidant. Only react to the situation once you’re certain of your decision, because you’re judged solely by your actions.

Time is the best healer!

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