Hello poppet, let's talk about anger!
To begin with I really, really need to press the fact that anger is a normal, healthy human experience in moderation. You experience anger when you feel passionate, and passion is beautiful and creative.
There is a
lot of general unrest in my personal social circles at the moment,
and it has played havoc with my sleeping patterns, my diet and my
mood. I know exactly where my friends and loved ones are coming
from, and I have been feeling intense with a bubbling undercurrent of
anger and worry.
I know I'm not alone.
To begin with I really, really need to press the fact that anger is a normal, healthy human experience in moderation. You experience anger when you feel passionate, and passion is beautiful and creative.
There is a
lot of general unrest in my personal social circles at the moment,
and it has played havoc with my sleeping patterns, my diet and my
mood. I know exactly where my friends and loved ones are coming
from, and I have been feeling intense with a bubbling undercurrent of
anger and worry. I know I'm not alone.
So my darlings, I want to help you turn your anger into action. I want you to feed the flames of your passion and use that energy constructively.
- Find the Fuel
What exactly is it sparking your wrath? I'm not suggesting you spend your days brooding over things that make you angry, because that is not productive. What I would suggest, however, is to remain in-touch with your catalyst. Remind yourself why it is that you do what you do on a semi-regular basis. This will help you keep up-to-date with the subject and spark you to encourage change.
- Feed the Fire
Education is your kindling. Expand what you know – engage with your anger. Ask it questions and then find the answers. Build your ideas and solutions around the things that anger you by deciding what you need to know and what can be done. Seek out like-minded people as they will help to keep your fire burning, but draw a line at being consumed. Keep you mind open and think for yourself! Do not be led by others.
- Control the Flames
There is a difference between a well-tended camp fire with a positive purpose and a wild forest fire that destroys all in its wake. The key is control. Pick your battles wisely and calculate the outcome. Decide what the line is between your passion inspiring others and it sending people running for the hills in fear. Do not lash out, keep your ideas and goals in mind and understand that alienating others with your fire creates resistance, not empathy. - Resist the Damp
I'm talking about apathy and depression. The quickest way to cave and give up is by not engaging with the fire in your belly whilst it is still hot. When anger cools, so does passion. This basically leads to you disengaging with you hopes for change, and a layer of damp will create a glass ceiling that becomes difficult to pass through. You need to keep moving – morning dew doesn't form on moving targets. Keep making steps towards your goals! - Temper the Heat
Passion is awesome. Live with it as much as you can, but never let yourself burn out. Don't use up all your fuel before you reach your goal. Turn the heat down once in a while. You should always have an ember burning, but listen to your body and mind, poppets. If you burn too loud for too long, you will start to find yourself running out of oxygen. Save some of your intensity for valuable moments, and let yourself breathe when you need to!
So my darlings, don't be afraid of your fiery anger. Wield it! It is your most valuable asset to living a passionate life, and knowing how to use it can make a world of difference to your mental well-being.
Burn Bright! xxx
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