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Anger and Work - Toni Morrison - Tired of being angry

I get angry at things, then go on and work.

from: Toni Morrison Author and Teacher
Disclosure:  I know little about Toni Morrison.  Yes, I should read her writings.  But I have my own writings to get out of my head.

 I found this quote because I have become tired of being angry.  Maybe I should just scream myself into a coma, but I think I would still wake up anger.  Screw the Serenity Prayer.  Stuff admonitions of how anger is caused by fear.  Stifle thoughts of turning the other cheek.  Suffocate ideas of rising above.  Smother the idea that this is not productive.  

 But then, a sliver of sanity and the simplicity of Morrison's quote.  As I have written before, I like to find the origin of quotes I use, and this one I found (unless this is photoshopped )

So, my two options are to keep my hand in the fire or to move into action.  Since I am writing this, I have chosen movement.   This entry can be considered the equivalent of picking myself up and brushing myself off.  And I have a lot of schmutz to brush off.

 I don't remember if I blogged about this idea or not, but I had the thought that to have a perfect day one needs to have the "perfect day before."  Get everything lined up and the little stuff addressed.  So, in the vein of moving forward, it is little stuff day.  Just stay in action taking care of things that have been bother me.  The mess in the desk drawer.  The two non-ironed shirts.  The box of half-useful pens and pencils.  Just stay in action.

 If I am not in action, then I'll be in the Land of Anger.  And I am tired of that locale.
Gratitudes:  Bifocals, bluetooth earphones, mangoes.
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