Near Enemies
While reading Louise Pennie’s book The Cruelest Month, I was introduced to the concept of “Near Enemies.” Chief Inspector Gamache, the...
Responding to Anger: "To Thine Own Self Be True"
“This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.” Hamlet,...
What Kind of Angry Are You?
Think about the last two weeks. How many times would you have described yourself as “angry”? If we're honest about it, we could all say,...
10 Ineffectual Ways to Deal With Anger
When angry, count to four; when very angry, Swear. Mark Twain We have all experienced anger at times when we did not want to feel it. It...
What Is Your Name For Anger?
What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet.... William Shakespear Anger is a difficult emotion,...
Four Myths about Anger
Anger is an emotion that has a certain mystique about it. It is blamed for many harmful events and problematic outcomes. When something...
Anger and Getting Kicked Off the Island
“I’m going to be voted off the island,” she wailed. Most of us know she is referring to the TV show, “Survivor.” On the show, team...
Teach Others How to Treat You
“I teach others how to treat me by what I allow.”
-Steven Coventry
We tell other people how they are all
Do You Have an Inward or Outward Mindset?
With an outward mindset, you value others. It leads you to want to be helpful and to work together for the good of all.
The Value of Aggression
Most of us are taught that aggression is wrong; is it possible to see aggression in a positive light?