Agitated

Depending on the circumstances it doesn’t take much to become agitated. However, I’ve found that a lack of sleep combined with stress and a dash of frustration is the perfect recipe. But the seasonal changes can even lead to a shorter fuse. We’re naturally more upbeat with warmer weather: the time of year we can escape our four walls and get outside.

But right now, I think frustration has reached a new level. At least for this generation. 

It seems we can’t escape its grip. It pervades our every action. You read about frustrating matters on social media, watch it on television, hear about it on the radio, and talk about it amongst friends.

Some say keeping it bottle up is sure to lead to an explosion. After all, the Book of Wisdom says, “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back” (Proverbs 29:11).  But on the other end, a constant state of mild anger is no way to respond either.

Maybe a clarification is found in Proverbs 19:11 where Solomon explains, “Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” It’s one thing to overlook an offense, but is it possible to overlook an agitating situation?