Hi Claudette , I enjoyed the amazing newsletter. A talented read, brilliantly done.
Will we ever get out of the anger cycle. It feels as though a large percentage of society is always consumed by fury and aggression. Does antagonism ever go away.
Decades ago reading and practicing Rhonda Byrne's volumes of The Secret including the Power and Magic has worked for Kate and I . It's kept us on the winning path.
So true in many ways by keeping it simple, less is more.
I am very familiar with Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret and appreciate knowing you too are aware of it. I have, since I’ve read her book, dug deeper and looked at the neurological aspects as well. I appreciate you letting me know your thoughts with this comment, thank you kindly! Give my best to Kate.
I like this tree metaphor. I think if more people understood the root of other emotions is anger, then that would be one step toward self-healing. This info also tracks in terms of energy and illness.
I’d also add that piece about not having anywhere to place anger. This is what we’re seeing now. At least in the past, people seemed able to protest, picket, or something. Now, I think people are either too busy or too tired, and I’m afraid everyone’s anger is festering.
Well you're right, there are a lot of branches to explore regarding anger, particularly when you feel there is no place to put anger, or if one is unsure how to express anger. I heard someone suppressed her anger to the point where it began to affect her digestive system... I feel that deeply felt emotions which are not 'dealt with' or 'explored' in a healthy way will eventually fester in the body and cause health issues. So yes, much to still address on the topic of anger.
You're not the only one who mentioned the roots which I have omitted. It was not my intention to do that, as I feel anger, or really any strong emotion, is conceived and then 'bred' over time (as a root would indicate). The roots are significant. But the article was already too long... ;)
Always appreciate you taking time to read and comment. Thank you.
Reading this was energizing Claudette and fully relatable- adding it to my reading list with a heightened sense of awareness when it comes to ‘what’s in anger’ and ‘what more can we do for ourselves to rebalance or regenerate inner peace and understanding- thank you!!
Hi Merike, so nice of you to comment and let me know your thoughts! I think a lot of people appreciated the shopping example… we all tend to do this and allow those automatic programs to control our habits. Thank you for reading and commenting! <3
Carl Jung believed in “libido” (in this case not just sexual energy, but all the energy emanating from the psyche as a gradient and encompassing creative and religious drives as well) and that anger, like all emotions, should be considered teleologically - i.e. that it had a purpose and finding that purpose could help one towards the goal of understanding and individuation. Avoidance of the emotion because it’s unpleasant doesn’t nothing to serve those ends but push it back down only to manifest again later.
So I appreciate your examination of your emotions relating to your shopping trip. I also suffer from those mindless mental habits so it’s a great reminder to stay aware and not believe everything you think. At least ask the question, “Is that really true? How do you know?”
That said, I believe, Hawkins only got it half right when he looked at anger using the tree metaphor. Extending that metaphor, trees reach as far below the surface (into the personal and collective unconscious, acc. to Jung) as they do above and those roots can be tricky to disentangle, but it’s a worthy pursuit, I think - if for no other reason than to quiet the mind and heal the body.
Finally, anger isn’t always a negative. It’s an evolutionary tool that helps us recognize when there’s a problem, either internally (like you suggest) or externally, inspiring us to act.
Like your reader above suggests, before you let it run amok it’s probably a good and practical idea to know when, how, or if you can affect the problem personally, and if not, I suggest, perhaps the problem can and should be addressed collectively. There is such a thing as righteous anger, I believe, anger that inspires us to address an assault on our very being.
I agree that the tree only tells half the story. For the record, this is my image of what Hawkins said, not his. I realize the roots are important, that’s where conception occurs.Thanks for commenting Eric and if you want a supplement to the shopping story, I copied it into my blog and added a bit more… I think the shopping analogy resonated for quite a few readers. :)
Fighting anger with anger is like pouring gasoline on a fire. It burns everyone’s house down.
About the news.
People always tell me I “need to be informed” but I avoid the bad feelings of the media like the plague they are.
I have yet to see how avoiding knowing exact details about federal politics has harmed me or anyone else. I vote, I find out what’s going on when I have any hope of affecting it.
When our Prime Minister stepped down and, apparently, some nobody upstart took over, I didn’t find out for 2 days.
Affect on my life? Absolutely none. Except how I didn’t have to stressed or upset at all.
I make the conscious decision to be a leader of my own life and a kind person. I trust that the butterfly effect of me not being a jerk will have impact. We need to spread calm happiness and kindness. That’s the only answer to all of this anger that has any hope.
Hi Claudette , I enjoyed the amazing newsletter. A talented read, brilliantly done.
Will we ever get out of the anger cycle. It feels as though a large percentage of society is always consumed by fury and aggression. Does antagonism ever go away.
Decades ago reading and practicing Rhonda Byrne's volumes of The Secret including the Power and Magic has worked for Kate and I . It's kept us on the winning path.
So true in many ways by keeping it simple, less is more.
Cheers, Roland
I am very familiar with Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret and appreciate knowing you too are aware of it. I have, since I’ve read her book, dug deeper and looked at the neurological aspects as well. I appreciate you letting me know your thoughts with this comment, thank you kindly! Give my best to Kate.
I like this tree metaphor. I think if more people understood the root of other emotions is anger, then that would be one step toward self-healing. This info also tracks in terms of energy and illness.
I’d also add that piece about not having anywhere to place anger. This is what we’re seeing now. At least in the past, people seemed able to protest, picket, or something. Now, I think people are either too busy or too tired, and I’m afraid everyone’s anger is festering.
Well you're right, there are a lot of branches to explore regarding anger, particularly when you feel there is no place to put anger, or if one is unsure how to express anger. I heard someone suppressed her anger to the point where it began to affect her digestive system... I feel that deeply felt emotions which are not 'dealt with' or 'explored' in a healthy way will eventually fester in the body and cause health issues. So yes, much to still address on the topic of anger.
You're not the only one who mentioned the roots which I have omitted. It was not my intention to do that, as I feel anger, or really any strong emotion, is conceived and then 'bred' over time (as a root would indicate). The roots are significant. But the article was already too long... ;)
Always appreciate you taking time to read and comment. Thank you.
Reading this was energizing Claudette and fully relatable- adding it to my reading list with a heightened sense of awareness when it comes to ‘what’s in anger’ and ‘what more can we do for ourselves to rebalance or regenerate inner peace and understanding- thank you!!
Hi Merike, so nice of you to comment and let me know your thoughts! I think a lot of people appreciated the shopping example… we all tend to do this and allow those automatic programs to control our habits. Thank you for reading and commenting! <3
“Anger is an energy” - Johnny Rotten
Carl Jung believed in “libido” (in this case not just sexual energy, but all the energy emanating from the psyche as a gradient and encompassing creative and religious drives as well) and that anger, like all emotions, should be considered teleologically - i.e. that it had a purpose and finding that purpose could help one towards the goal of understanding and individuation. Avoidance of the emotion because it’s unpleasant doesn’t nothing to serve those ends but push it back down only to manifest again later.
So I appreciate your examination of your emotions relating to your shopping trip. I also suffer from those mindless mental habits so it’s a great reminder to stay aware and not believe everything you think. At least ask the question, “Is that really true? How do you know?”
That said, I believe, Hawkins only got it half right when he looked at anger using the tree metaphor. Extending that metaphor, trees reach as far below the surface (into the personal and collective unconscious, acc. to Jung) as they do above and those roots can be tricky to disentangle, but it’s a worthy pursuit, I think - if for no other reason than to quiet the mind and heal the body.
Finally, anger isn’t always a negative. It’s an evolutionary tool that helps us recognize when there’s a problem, either internally (like you suggest) or externally, inspiring us to act.
Like your reader above suggests, before you let it run amok it’s probably a good and practical idea to know when, how, or if you can affect the problem personally, and if not, I suggest, perhaps the problem can and should be addressed collectively. There is such a thing as righteous anger, I believe, anger that inspires us to address an assault on our very being.
Thanks for making me think about it. ; )
I agree that the tree only tells half the story. For the record, this is my image of what Hawkins said, not his. I realize the roots are important, that’s where conception occurs.Thanks for commenting Eric and if you want a supplement to the shopping story, I copied it into my blog and added a bit more… I think the shopping analogy resonated for quite a few readers. :)
Fighting anger with anger is like pouring gasoline on a fire. It burns everyone’s house down.
About the news.
People always tell me I “need to be informed” but I avoid the bad feelings of the media like the plague they are.
I have yet to see how avoiding knowing exact details about federal politics has harmed me or anyone else. I vote, I find out what’s going on when I have any hope of affecting it.
When our Prime Minister stepped down and, apparently, some nobody upstart took over, I didn’t find out for 2 days.
Affect on my life? Absolutely none. Except how I didn’t have to stressed or upset at all.
I make the conscious decision to be a leader of my own life and a kind person. I trust that the butterfly effect of me not being a jerk will have impact. We need to spread calm happiness and kindness. That’s the only answer to all of this anger that has any hope.
Absolutely yes to all of your words. 😃🇨🇦
Thanks Tim, glad you had a chance to stop by my room with a door. 😊