A reminder to myself.

All the head knowledge and reading in the world does not benefit a man if it cannot be directly translated and applied into his life. A lot of philosophy is empty in that regard. A lot of self help books offer freedom and salvation from every vice and addiction by the power of only believing in yourself. A lot of books promise escape from depression and meaningless by simply chanting a few catch phrases every day.

Where the reality of life meets philosophy, only the truth can cure. And boy oh boy, few things are more real than the feelings you have with an angry wife when you yourself are angry.

So the acid test: does what God say about love, marriage, understanding of human nature and forgiveness etc. stand up to real life?

Yes it does.

I didn't say I don't get mad, or want to use horse tranquilizers on a certain someone. But that is my animal self. The part of me that listens to God transcends my instinct and destructive self. When I choose to listen. I can choose not to listen.

There is a better way to deal with the situation Nathan. Go say sorry for your part, and love despite your feelings. Those romantic feelings will come back in due time. Maybe as early as tomorrow morning :)