Atharv’s Chronicle 15-10-2025 : “ANGER IS MY SUPER POWER!”

Heyyy!
“This guy is always angry!” That’s what people used to say about me.
I used to get annoyed at every small thing. And yes – getting angry for every little reason is wrong. But not getting angry when you should be angry? That’s equally wrong.
For a long time, anger was my default emotion. I used to get angry at everything that didn’t go my way – when things went wrong, when people didn’t do what they said, or when I didn’t meet my own expectations.
Even today, I still get angry – just that now, I’m conscious about it. Because I realized something powerful: My anger isn’t my weakness. It’s my superpower.

When Anger Becomes Energy

Most people see anger as destructive. But for me, anger has always been a source of fuel – a deep emotional energy that pushes me to take action.
Whenever I fail to do something I planned, I don’t just brush it off. I get angry at myself – not the “Arrrrr!” kind of anger, but the quiet, burning one.
The kind that sounds like: “Why didn’t I finish it?” “You had the time. You had the resources. Why didn’t you do it?”
And in that very moment, something shifts. That emotion turns into energy. It drives me to fix what I failed to do. That’s how I’ve turned anger into my secret weapon.

Moments That Changed Me

I still remember one incident from my teenage years. My parents were fighting over a financial issue, and out of sheer frustration and helplessness, I threw something and ended up breaking a window glass. In the process, I hurt my hand – and that pain needed stitches.

That day, I made a promise to myself: I would never react instantly when I got angry. Over the years, that same memory became my inner reference point. I used it as fuel – to work harder, earn better, and give my parents a comfortable, worry-free life. That one moment of anger changed my direction forever.

Another time, I was riding my bike wearing a helmet – and an earphone inside it. The traffic signal was about to turn red, but I still tried to cross. Vehicles from the other side started rushing, and I barely escaped an accident.

For a moment, I was angry at the drivers. But then I got angry at myself. Why did I do that? I had all the time in the world to wait.
That day, I realized I was carried away by the rhythm of the music playing in my ears. Out of excitement, I matched my speed with the beat. God’s grace – nothing happened. But from that day, I stopped wearing earphones while riding. That was my anger transforming into awareness.

How I’ve Used My Anger

I’ve used my anger to own a house. I’ve used my anger to get a better-paying job. I’ve used my anger to value my time. I’ve used my anger to get fitter. I’ve used my anger to fix relationships.
Whenever I hit a low point, anger is what reminds me that I can do better.
Yes – motivation, inspiration, jealousy – all these emotions have helped too. But behind every one of them, stood my superpower – Anger.

What Society Gets Wrong About Anger

We’re often told that anger is bad – that it’s something to suppress, to hide, or to be ashamed of. But that’s only half the truth.
Anger, when uncontrolled, is destructive. But anger, when understood, is transformative.
It’s the mind’s way of saying, “Something isn’t right – do something about it.” And once you learn to listen to that signal, you can turn your emotions into your greatest source of strength.
That awareness didn’t come overnight. It came through a lot of reflection – through meditation, stillness, and honest introspection. In fact, I’ve shared this in my EMI newsletter, where I talked about how I use meditation and introspection to observe emotions in real time and transform them consciously. You can check it out

Don’t Fight It – Channel It

Everyone feels anger. The difference is in how we respond to it.
Most people suppress it. Some express it poorly. But very few know how to channel it.
When you feel angry, don’t rush to calm down immediately. Pause. Observe. Ask yourself – “Why am I feeling this way?”
Then, introduce your goal into that emotional space. Let your anger fuel your next step. That’s how you turn a destructive emotion into a creative force.
Never let your anger go to waste – because if used consciously, it can create wonders.

Conclusion

Anger isn’t the enemy. It’s a raw, honest signal that something isn’t right – either within you or around you.
You can either let it consume you, or let it drive you.
Every time you get angry, you’re standing at a crossroad – either break something, or build something. Choose to build.
If you can master your anger, you can master yourself. And once you do that, there’s nothing in the world you can’t achieve.