The Temptation of Desperation and Aggression

The temptation of Desperation

When people break their integrity, it is usually when they are in a desperate situation. To make a quick but dirty buck, the businessman close to bankruptcy decides to engage in dishonest behavior. Those who are starving for love compromise themselves in order to be accepted and loved. Whenever a student feels pressure to meet the expectations of others, he or she cheats on tests.

Sustenance is stolen by the hungry man. We will inevitably make bad decisions when we are in need. We should remember them and look for patterns: What led us to behave badly in the first place? Therefore, in those unhealthy or irresponsible moments, how did we view others, the world, and ourselves?

In what ways could we have behaved differently to support a faster rise and a greater sense of integrity? For future similar situations, what are we committed to? Pursuing our dreams will surely bring us desperation in the future, so we would be fools not to anticipate it.

However, we will inevitably fall. We will likely struggle at some point and lose money, status, and influence. For us to continue, we will have to scrape together every ounce of our resources and respect. Let us then decide what we will do in those moments. The central character of every great story always faces a moment of desperation and fear.

A person’s behavior afterward determines whether he or she is a coward, villain, or hero who saves the day and rides into the bright horizon with confidence. We should act according to our highest values when we suddenly find ourselves in need so that we can show the world just what we’re capable of.

The temptation of aggression

Responding to others’ aggression often results in people acting at their worst. They become violent if they are bullied. Their spouses who push ideas that they dislike go into a rage when they disagree with them. Even though they disagree with all their souls, they weaken when their boss tells them what to do firmly. The goal of our response should never be to make ourselves feel small, angry, or hurt by someone’s assertiveness. Become bitter or violent and you won’t achieve anything.

Being hyperaware of our reactions is crucial when others are aggressive. Our mind should be directed to not lower ourselves to others’ level when they push too hard. These actions are a sign of ego and ignorance. When we are faced with such situations, it is useful to ask ourselves, “What would I do if I could put aside my anger or hurt and act from my highest self?”

Moreover, Nelson Mandela was so focused, true, and admired for their ability to answer such a question well. A world that pushes at us, enervates us and demands our conformity and obedience will come at us. There will be rudeness and meanness, as well as absentmindedness. In the face of what seems like war, let’s choose the higher road and maintain our values. The power of patience will always triumph over aggression, and the power of love will triumph over hatred over time.