For most of my life, I've thought of anger as a negative. Hatred as a "sin". Anger and hate are feelings I shy away from. They scare me.
With the recent turn of events around here, I'm understanding anger in a different way. Anger can be self righteous. Hatred can be neccessary. Anger and hatred together can be fuel for positive changes. The passion of these feelings can be the driving force to do what needs to be done. It demands self respect and in turn increases self esteem.
Anger and hatred are required right now. But not forever. Eventually those feelings turn caustic and eat you up. But for now, go with the passion and energy it's providing to set boundaries and change life for the better.
And that, is a new perspective for me.
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Anger and hatred together can be fuel for positive changes. The passion of these feelings can be the driving force to do what needs to be done. It demands self respect and in turn increases self esteem.
... for now, go with the passion and energy it's providing to set boundaries and change life for the better.
This is sort of uncanny. I could have written this, except your thought process on it is a little more evolved, more polished. Anger isn't a fun place to be. Neither is depressed or anxious. (also synonymous with sin from our infamous background). Yet its energies might be harnessed, and what was meant for evil will yet be turned to good?
Anger is a good thing, as is laughter, joy, sadness...it is one of our God-given emotions....all of which Jesus displayed, at one time or another....the "menno mentality" to not "rock the boat" doesn't work for me...sometimes the boat, and everyone in it, needs a good rockin'....hang tough girl....tante L : )
Good for you -- keep on learning. Love MOM
very cool.
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