I appreciate you sharing this. This topics is the inspiration for my second blog coming soon.
One thing I’ve noticed about anger is that it is often confused with violence. Many of the people I’ve worked with, myself included, have felt scared to connect with anger because it’s assumed it’ll get “out of control and violent.” But in many cases, violence is weaponized anger. Which is not the same as connecting with your anger. At its core, anger is an amazing motivator.
I totally get that. I grew up believing that anger was a bad emotion to have. So instead of processing it, I pushed it down. I never sat with my anger or gave it the spotlight it needed. I understand now that anger is an important emotion just as all others. And it doesn't mean having to be reactive or violent. We can observe our anger, try to understand it, and give it its space without the need of having to act on it. I love that you said "at it's core, anger is an amazing motivator." That really resonates and feels very true.
I appreciate you sharing this. This topics is the inspiration for my second blog coming soon.
One thing I’ve noticed about anger is that it is often confused with violence. Many of the people I’ve worked with, myself included, have felt scared to connect with anger because it’s assumed it’ll get “out of control and violent.” But in many cases, violence is weaponized anger. Which is not the same as connecting with your anger. At its core, anger is an amazing motivator.
Thank you for opening up the topic for all of us.
I totally get that. I grew up believing that anger was a bad emotion to have. So instead of processing it, I pushed it down. I never sat with my anger or gave it the spotlight it needed. I understand now that anger is an important emotion just as all others. And it doesn't mean having to be reactive or violent. We can observe our anger, try to understand it, and give it its space without the need of having to act on it. I love that you said "at it's core, anger is an amazing motivator." That really resonates and feels very true.