The Feedback Loop

When you’re angry,

try holding it back,

and if you can’t,

that’s quite alright.

There are many ways

to handle it right.

Reason, rationality, logic,

or a meditation technique,

whatever makes you calm

is the right balm.

Go to your private space,

scream, kick, shout,

sob, sniffle, cry it out.

Do what ever it takes

to rid yourself of the toxin

eating you from within.

The only thing you

should not do,

is spill out the anger

onto another.

Rage begets more rage.

The runaway feedback loop

culminates in carnage.

So

Burn out the fuel,

without feeding the fire.

On the other hand,

joy, praise and love

can never be

expressed enough.

Brave the awkwardness.

Say something nice.

More often than not,

it’s worth the price.

Likely, you’ve kindled a fire,

not of craving or desire,

but the simple joy and contentment,

of a shared pleasant moment.

Then there were two ...

And from there,

the numbers grew.

Kind words spoken,

to complete strangers,

in impersonal elevators.

A smile begets a smile,

however superficial,

it can sweeten or improve,

someone’s day or outlook.

Generous praise,

heartfelt apologies,

showered on loved ones

can strengthen ties.

Hard they may be to express,

but once said they relieve stress,

and then it seems so senseless,

to have delayed the happiness.

It may feel silly,

but once

you break free,

of inhibition

you learn,

spreading joy

is pure delight.

So

Cherish the warmth

and spread the light.