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Benefits of Anger
Not all anger is the same. And certainly not all expressions of anger are the same.
There's a type of anger that reacts before it reflects which often can leave a trail of destruction--hurting people and ourselves in the process. It's usually punitive, dominating, and shaming in nature. This type of anger typically comes from ego (wounded pride, insecurity, control, or unresolved pain).
There's also the type of anger that is more 'righteous' and this is the type that recognizes when something is wrong/unjust/out of alignment. This type of anger exists to protect what is true, valuable, and good. This type of anger can help create boundaries, confront abusive behaviors, defend the vulnerrable, inspire necessary change and fuel courage. It can reveal what we deeply care about (often if I'm angry at myself or someone else, there's some kind of value at play)
It's often not the anger (the feeling) itself that's the issue, but rather where it's coming from, how we interact with it and how we express it. Undisciplined/reactive anger becomes destructive. Suppressed anger becomes bitterness and resentment over time and it will seep out in other ways that will still be destructive. Understood and directed anger can become clarity, conviction, protection, and growth. :)
The goal is to become someone whose anger is disciplined, honest, and guided by wisdom instead of impulse.
Question:
When was a time when anger has served you well? What's your relationship with anger? How do you react when you see someone expressing their anger?
disclaimer: This resource is so that I have access later for my own use in my own practice (there are some good practices in there). It's an anger management workbook put on by samhsa. It's a resource but perhaps best used with a professional.
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