“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” — Proverbs 29:11 NIV

Those who are owners of multiple dogs know that they influence each other to bark and get riled up without reason. When one starts barking the other joins in without knowing why. Undisciplined dogs will blindly follow the other’s lead. However, a well trained dog will look toward its owner to follow his or her emotional signals — like rage or calmness. As people we are far more intelligent than dogs but we are similar in having emotional influence on another.

No one appreciates a hot tempered man who is quick to become angry. A person who is given to vent in rage is considered a fool for their lack of self-control, but someone who brings a calming influence to a hectic situation is greatly welcomed. Every chaotic, troubling, or traumatic circumstance is an opportunity for someone to bring calmness to the forefront. Wherever you find opportunities to influence another, be calm.