She shook her head. What was the point of anger? There were occasions when Mma Ramotswe, like all of us, could feel angry, but they were few - and they never lasted long. Anger, Obed Ramotswe had explained to her once, is no more than a salt that we rub into our wounds. She had never forgotten that - along with the things he said about cattle, and Botswana, and the behaviour of the rains.
Mma Ramotswe reflects on the nature of anger and its fleeting presence in her life. Although she experiences anger occasionally, it fades quickly. This awareness stems from advice given by her father, Obed Ramotswe, who likened anger to salt applied to wounds – it only exacerbates pain. She finds solace in this perspective, recognizing anger's futility and the need for positive emotional management.
This teaching resonates deeply with Mma Ramotswe, as it intertwines with her broader understanding of life in Botswana, including its cultural elements like cattle and the unpredictability of the rains. She carries these lessons with her, shaping her outlook and guiding her through personal challenges with wisdom and resilience.
