Why is everyone angry?
The roads in my estate during the rainy season are as brown as chocolate, wet like swamps, and sticky as mud. But that didnt stop me. A shapes biscuit, please. I ordered from a woman whose face Ive become very familiar with. I didnt even wait for my change before I began munching. As I strode back to my crib. My attention suddenly diverted from my belly to the scene unfolding before my eyes. Far away in front of my apartment building, there was a fight. A young man and a lady. I hastened my steps. As I got closer, I realised it was no fight. It was a hands-down beating. The young man (probably in his mid 20s) was using his fists on the lady. With my opened biscuits in my pockets, I hastened my steps to the scene. As I stretched my legs inches apart. I slowed down due to the broad puddles of water I had to find my way around. By the time I arrived at the solid ground. A few people were on the scene which probably prompted the Guy to halt his rage and the girls to ignite hers as she lay curses on him. The few people around were a woman who appeared to be the guys mom, her driver and one of the estate security men. I paused still watching the guy panting from his punching session and the girl reporting what led to their brawl to this woman who was a mother figure. By the way, the estate security man stood motionless like me; a regular passerby. As their arguments continued, it hit me. However petty or grave the reason for their altercation was, wasnt the reason the young man went beast mode on the lady. Here is the main reason. Every individual has a certain level of accumulated anger that is dangerously suppressed. Now when this anger is not handled positively, it leads to outbursts. Oftentimes on people that dont deserve it. I do not write this to vilify anger. Anger is natural. Its an essential part of a human emotional wheel. But how does one manage Anger that it doesn't 1), Result to hurt and pain for others 2), Trigger a bitter cycle that is so backward. I wish I had the answers. However, before attempting to solve a problem we must first admit its existence and have conversations about it. People are angry. Gen-Zs are angry. Millennials are angry. The Baby-Boomers are angry. Even Kids are angry. The answer my friend is blowing in the wind and our beating hearts if we listen closely with all sincerity. Now Im back in my room, I take a few steps to the mirror to interrogate myself. The anger Ive numbed inside me thats sure to explode someday, any day. How can I address it right here right now! so I dont lash out and hurt someone that doesnt deserve it. I stare at my reflection. And then the answer slips in, quietly yet so loud echoing in my head. Everything. Call me Israel. Film & Music Critic. Aspiring Author and Filmmaker  Whos studying Fisheries & Aquatic Biology in College  Follow me on Instagram  @israel_olorunnisola  ------