You cant selectively numb your anger, any more than you can turn off all lights in a room, and still expect to see the light.
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  • Anger — Managing emotion, frustration, and the fires within
  • God — Spiritual reflections on the divine, faith, and creation
  • Peace — The pursuit of harmony, reconciliation, and inner calm
  • Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection

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