Hidden Brain

Minimizing Pain, Maximizing Joy

Dec 14, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Surprised By An Angry Outburst

  • William Irvine woke from a nap and verbally attacked a telemarketer, surprised by his own outburst.
  • He watched a part of himself take control while he was along for the ride.
ANECDOTE

Anger Ruining A Once-In-A-Lifetime Trip

  • On a Sahara camping trip, intrusive anger repeatedly woke William before a sunrise camel ride.
  • He experienced 'meta-anger' about being angry over something trivial at that moment.
INSIGHT

Reaction Often Amplifies Suffering

  • Our reaction to events often causes more suffering than the events themselves.
  • Dwelling and replaying insults or setbacks compounds harm far beyond the original event.
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