Answer and Explanation:
I've read somewhere that holding on to anger is like holding an ember with your hands to throw it at someone else. You end up burning yourself before you can even hurt the other person. I believe the quote in the question conveys essentially the same meaning. Holding anger serves no good purpose, nor does it bring any benefits.
I have been offended and mistreated several times during my life. Until not long ago, I had chosen to hold on to anger, constantly reminding myself of the offense and, consequently, living resentful. That has obviously - and very predictably - taken its toll on me. It became harder for me to keep my emotions under control. Every time I found myself facing a situation that resembled those previous ones, my brain and body would immediately react, as if an alarm had been activated inside me. I would get angry so fast, I didn't even see it coming. I would end up overreacting, being rude to the other person in a desperate measure to defend myself, my ego, my feelings. It turns out that was not a good tactic. Only recently I chose to learn and understand that forgiving and letting go of anger was the solution. It is not an easy task, and I haven't changed overnight. But I got myself together. Now, I take my time to breath, and then let go. Many of the problems and situations that would normally bother me have no effect on me whatsoever, leaving much room to happiness, calm, and relaxation.
Note: feel free to adapt this according to your own life experiences.
Humanistic therapies differ from psychodynamic therapies in many ways, including that the path to Growth is<span> taking immediate responsibility for one's feelings and actions.
By taking immediate responsibility for all our feelings and actions, we can honestly admit our mistakes in every situation. After that, we could learn from that mistake and never repeat it again, making us grow into a better human being.</span>
Key Quote:
“Islamic State stands with al-Qaeda as one of the most dangerous jihadist groups, after its gains in Syria and Iraq.”
Key Ideas:
ISIS, or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is a jihadist (militant) group formed out of al-Qaeda.
ISIS has since separated from al-Qaeda and became one of the leading groups fighting government forces in the area. It isn’t led by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi a revered tactician and battle strategist. This has led many youth in the area, and even foreigners to join them. They have considerable wealth through control of areas with oil and have even said to sell its oil to the government.
This group, ISIS has gained massive power leading to dissent with other militant groups in the area leading to infighting and a climbing death toll.
