A Fisherman's Hook

TODAY'S QUOTE:
"Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it.".... Dalai Lama

Negative emotions are exactly like barbed hooks and when cast out always tear a jagged hole in the one holding the line. Most often the one aimed for never even gets touched. And if so any irritation is minor compared to the joy they feel knowing just how ate up with anger the angler was when he slung the bait.

Most people who inspire such negative emotions in others are already on to their next victim by the time we recover enough to lash out. They get off on our discomfort, so letting them have solid proof of our agony just thrills them to the bone. Elation is the last emotion you ever seek to inspire, so taking the chance seems unwise no matter how you tilt the magnifying glass.

Negatives are powerful drains. They steal time and energy better used in some positive fashion. People dedicated to being natural drains are their own worst enemy and reap what they sow in the long run. Be a fountain instead.

Give your time and energy to adding something to the mix worth having there. Echo the voice of reason. Bait the hook with love and catch something worth ingesting. And as always.... think about it.... let it ride.... then decide!!!!