tracking the source of anger

[oath]

Originally Posted by wstein

So Oath, what do you have to say.

There is nothing wrong with you, you are very healthy and moving in the right direction towards perfect health in that regard.


You could say that no one knows what health really means, because they have never experienced it.

But your anger is very healthy and proper.

So don't mess it up my friend

[Moonchild]

You could say that no one knows what health really means, because they have never experienced it.

You could say that, but would it be true? How would you know?

Anger does have a useful and proper function, but it in my experience and research the body has it's own natural wisdom of when to experience anger, and it should otherwise be avoided. Anger is a natural bodily response to certain types of danger that enables you to not feel pain and escape or overcome certain situations.

Unfortunately, the energy of anger pulls you solidly into the body. You may feel more powerful and resolved, but that is just the rush of energy depleting hormones. You may feel more aware, but that is only because your awareness has actually narrowed a great deal into a tight focus. This is great for facing survival challenges, but not good at all for metaphysical pursuits.

Anger can be abused by those who think it makes them more powerful, but in the end it is always a poor choice for regularly relating to the world.

One should think deep of the implications of one's choices in these matters. You have to ask yourself if a behavior will get yourself what you actually want.

[Jonathan]

Well said, Moonchild.

And indeed, if no one knows what healthy really means, how could we say anger is very healthy and proper?

I agree with Oath in saying that no one knows what optimal health is, but I would argue that the body itself does, or at least has a very good idea. How else would it sustain itself if it had no natural association with "health"?

If it disturbs you, do find out why. Your gut is the best indication that something is wrong. This is an individual endeavor. Meditate, if it suits you, and see for yourself as to why you are more aggressive recently. If it is a cognitive reason, and you are being genuine in meditation, it will become clear. Any answer an outside source gives you can only ever be an approximation of the truth, and often times it's a very bad one.

Neurology tells us that it's probable that aggressive behavior is mediated between the hypothalamus and the pituitary, with some special emphasis on the hypothalamus. It's assumed aggressive behavior survived through the gene pool because it encourages the individual to be bold, and take what it needs to survive. Which of course, at that point, meant food and mates. As with a number of behaviors humans can exhibit, some of which can be over-kill in the realm of our modern society, and it's good that you are aware of that. We chang inevitably through life, and when we are aware, we will change in the best way we can.

Sit with honesty when you meditate. Best of luck.

[chrystalpaths]

Anger is definitely negative energe BUT using that energy to cleanse and heal is a good thing. With our anger or sadness how bland the diet of life would be.

I recently experienced an incredible hurt with huge anger, disillusionment and betrayal. People I considered friends quickly and brutally disowned having anything to do with me or the place I provided. I had a forum, it was private but a disgruntled member (after a gentle reprimand) took the forum vent thread (a place we could just go and slam a door be mad, scream, let the anger go and move on place) and made it public on another forum one person was venting about.

The explosion was nuclear. I had to kill my Path quickly to save alot of personal info. I learned alot that time and this was just before this past Christmas! I listened to my guides, I thought I dreamt long and hard about what to do! I was so mad, so hurt! But I remembered (thank you my hawk) I have a job to do....to help..to heal. Hidding under a blanket surely wasn't going to accomplish that now was it!

SO...I picked myself up, used the anger productively...I revamped the Path, edited threads, deleted names, and saved much as I could then renamed it..Marching to a Different Drummer. Then I boldly took that link to the site that was crucifying me and mine for having a secret coven (it was a witchhunt) and posted it as open to the public for I have nothing to hide and much to share...then after they began biting and chewing on me once more, I left them to themselves.

Those who are sincere will learn and maybe share, those that wish to hurt I can POOF with my delete button as admin. (love that). My core group of 12 stayed thru the fire and I learned some valuable lessons. Say only what you'd say to someone's face online. That said, we had a private meeting between the core group and shared our anguish, betrayal, pain and anger and you know...they all feel stronger for it and are more devoted to each other and Drummer and learning than ever. So imho use the anger to heal to move forward. Anger can make you physically ill, mentally unstable and emotionally empty...who wants that!

Have a wonderful day!