I dislike anger so much, I even find it difficult watching

Host: The soft hum of the evening filled the room as the light from the window began to dim. Jack was seated on the couch, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest as his mind wandered. Jeeny sat across from him, her legs crossed, an amused smile on her face as she scrolled through her phone. The weight of their conversation seemed to shift suddenly, and Jeeny spoke up, breaking the quiet atmosphere.

Jeeny: (with a playful tone) “Ainsley Harriott once said, ‘I dislike anger so much, I even find it difficult watching EastEnders.’’”

Jack: (laughing softly) “That’s a pretty bold statement! But you know, it’s kind of funny when you think about it. EastEnders is full of drama and anger, so I can see how it might be hard to watch if you’re someone who dislikes that kind of energy.”

Jeeny: (nodding) “Exactly. It’s like Ainsley is saying he can’t stand the negativity or the intensity that anger brings, even in entertainment. It makes me wonder how much of that kind of energy we absorb from the world around us without even realizing it.”

Jack: “I get that. Sometimes, we’re so surrounded by conflict and anger in the media, in the news, in shows like EastEnders, that it starts to feel like it’s part of the backdrop of our lives. But Ainsley’s right — if you really dislike anger, why keep putting yourself in an environment that fosters it?”

Host: The soft tick of the clock in the background seemed to mark the shift in their conversation. They weren’t just talking about television or entertainment anymore. They were discussing the deeper idea of how the world’s negativity, whether through shows or real-life events, can impact us in ways we might not even notice.

Jeeny: “It’s like how some people avoid conflict in their personal lives. They’ll go out of their way to avoid arguments or difficult conversations because they don’t want that energy. It’s exhausting to constantly be in a space of anger, even if it’s only on a screen.”

Jack: “Yeah, and I think that’s what Ainsley is getting at. Anger takes up so much space, and if you don’t engage with it, if you don’t feed into it, you create more room for peace and positivity. It’s about choosing not to let the world’s frustrations control your energy.”

Jeeny: “Right. And I think it’s about boundaries, too. It’s not that we can ignore the problems of the world or live in denial, but we do have the power to decide how much of that negativity we let into our lives.”

Host: The quiet rhythm of the evening seemed to settle in around them, the weight of their words hanging in the air. In a world full of noise and conflict, the idea of protecting your own peace felt more important than ever.

Jack: “It’s funny, isn’t it? We often think we have to engage with all the anger and drama around us, but really, we have the ability to choose. We don’t have to consume everything the world gives us — we can be more intentional about what we allow into our lives.”

Jeeny: “And when we make that choice, when we choose not to engage with the anger, we create space for calm. It’s like a breath of fresh air. It doesn’t mean we don’t care about the world or the issues around us, but we can choose to engage with them in a healthier way, without letting the anger take over.”

Jack: “Exactly. You can still care deeply about the world, but without letting anger consume you. There’s strength in choosing peace over conflict, in protecting your own energy.”

Host: The quiet stillness of the room seemed to settle into something comfortable, as though their thoughts had found a sense of balance. The conversation wasn’t just about avoiding anger in television shows or daily life; it was about the importance of creating space for peace, for calm, in a world often full of conflict.

Jeeny: “It’s interesting how something as small as avoiding a TV show can speak to a bigger principle. It’s about being mindful of what we consume, emotionally and mentally, and how much we let that affect our lives.”

Jack: “Yeah. It’s like Ainsley was reminding us that we have a choice. We can choose to surround ourselves with peace, to protect our minds from unnecessary negativity, and to create a space where we can thrive.”

Host: The flicker of the lamp added a warm glow to the room, its light casting a soft, steady presence in the quiet. Their conversation felt like a reminder — that, in a world full of noise and anger, we all have the ability to choose peace, to protect our own space, and to control the energy we bring into our lives.

And as the scene faded, Ainsley Harriott’s words lingered —

that anger has the power to consume us,
but we have the choice to choose peace,
to protect our minds and hearts
from the negativity that surrounds us.

For in creating space for calm,
we allow ourselves to live with intention,
to engage with the world without being ruled by it,
and to find strength in choosing peace over conflict.