A mosquito buzzing around your ear then bites and makes you itch, an inconsiderate pain in the neck wasting your time or driving like an idiot, commercial interruptions, obnoxious politicians, annoying phone calls, bad weather, allergies, broken promises - anything that pushes you out of your comfort zone, that impedes your chosen journey, or disrupts your way of thinking can become an irritation.
Sometimes, irritation is good, a signal that we need to pay attention to something physical or mental. Our bodies often warn us of potential dangers; our minds may need to grow and develop. By only listening to what we want to hear and reading what we already agree with, communication and understanding are reduced. When something irritates you, get beyond the emotion and try to solve the problem.
We hope, however, that we are not a cause of irritation when we communicate our ideas, that we aren't condescending or insulting when presenting our point of view. When people get irritated, they may swat you away like a mosquito.
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