“Anyone can become angry—that is easy.
But to be angry with the right person, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way—that is not within everyone’s power, and that is not easy.”
— Aristotle
Now, if you asked me, personally I’d say—I don’t really have a problem with anger.
But... hold on a second. Let me explain.
You see, all emotions, at their core, are pure. Yes—pure.
What do I mean by that?
I mean every emotion we feel—anger, greed, jealousy, love—was put in us for a reason. A divine one, even. These emotions weren’t meant to destroy us; they were designed to drive us—toward something meaningful, something better.
Take greed, for instance.
At its root, greed is just a strong, burning desire for something—so strong it consumes our focus and energy. And if that desire gets purified? Suddenly, it’s no longer about selfish gain—it becomes a deep hunger for personal growth, for greatness, for impact.
Or consider jealousy.
They say, “Jealousy is cruel,” and sure, that’s true. But sometimes, that same jealousy is what wakes us up. It’s what makes us guard our treasures—our peace, our values, our relationships.
I mean, let’s be honest—if someone’s trying to steal away the love of your life, wouldn’t you want to be a little jealous?
Now, let’s talk about anger.
Anger gets a bad reputation. But anger isn’t the enemy. Unrefined anger is.
Just like fire—it can burn down a house, or it can cook your meal. It depends on how you use it.
You see, righteous anger is what fuels justice. It’s the reason revolutions start. It’s what made Martin Luther King Jr. say, “Enough is enough.”
It’s what makes you stand up when someone crosses the line—not because you’re out of control, but because something within you refuses to stay silent.
The problem isn’t that we get angry.
The real question is:
Who are we angry at? Why? When? And how are we expressing it?
So no—I don’t have a problem with anger.
My problem is when anger becomes blind, reckless, and destructive.
But when it’s refined?
When it’s channeled?
When it stands side-by-side with truth and love?
Then anger becomes a force for good.