You're not angry, Mma? 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, realizing it serves little purpose. While she experiences anger like everyone else, those moments are rare and fleeting. Her father's wisdom resonates with her, emphasizing that anger is akin to salt on wounds, exacerbating pain instead of alleviating it. This insight profoundly influences her perspective on emotional responses and life in general.
Through Mma Ramotswe's contemplation, the story illustrates the broader theme of emotional resilience. Instead of succumbing to negative feelings, she chooses to understand and accept her emotions. Her philosophical approach, shaped by her father's teachings on life in Botswana and its environment, demonstrates a natural wisdom that guides her interactions and decisions.
