Posted by seldomseen on November 30, 2008, at 8:12:31
In reply to Re: Come on, just say it.................. » SlugSlimersSoSlided, posted by Partlycloudy on November 30, 2008, at 7:11:25
I think a lot of us have a significant experience with the destructive power of anger - particularly the uncontrolled burst of anger directed outwards. It can definately leave a mark.
What is also true us that anger can be very very productive. It definately induces *action*. You get to chose what action it induces.
My therapist used the example of scarlett o'hara standing in her turnip field yelling at the sky, mad as hell "As god as my witness, I will never go hungry again."
It spurred her to action to make her life better.
It can also fuel our desire to be free from our past, to take chances that force us to grow. It can get us off the couch and out into life. It can be empowering. It can free us from the control our past still exerts on us.
It doesn't have to be destructive at all, but can in fact, save us.
When you are ready, i say let your anger propel you to wholeness. I think you will find that the challenge of living well will readily consume most of the anger.
Just my two cents.
Seldom.
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