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HODL · 56w
When I was young I was angry. My temper was a big problem. But over the years I’ve found that things you do in anger boomerang back on you. Usually quite quickly. Best to not give into anger...
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I agree with this sentiment mostly, but I think anger can still have value when sourced from a particular place. It's fear that I don't think has any real use case any more in our society- preyed upon for so long it has lost all worth. Most anger is sourced in irrational fear, and is therefore worthless, but the wrath felt by a mother protecting her child is deeper than that, and is a valuable resource that can be used for good.
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Brisket · 56w
All anger arises from fear. All fear is irrational but some fears go beyond the egoic sense of self. The deep anger that arises from the fear of something pure or innocent being corrupted or defiled, can be harnessed. What is it that is so important to you, that it causes such a visceral reactio...