Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2647: The Four Kinds of Anger (and How to Handle Them Better) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Cultivating Greater Peace and Compassion
Jul 5, 2025
Explore the four distinct types of anger: defensive, frustrated, scared, and righteous. Learn how recognizing these can transform your responses to life's challenges. Shift from impulsive reactions to thoughtful self-examination for personal growth. Discover how righteous anger can foster love and justice in society. Engage in self-reflection to understand your emotions better and avoid destructive cycles. Cultivating awareness can lead to greater peace, authenticity, and compassion in your life and community.
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Anger Is an Ephemeral Emotion
- Anger is merely an ephemeral emotion without inherent destructive power.
- The damage comes from expressing anger impulsively before understanding it.
Four Types of Anger
- There are four distinct kinds of anger, each with unique impulsive reactions.
- Awareness allows transforming these reactions into wise responses.
Defensive Anger and the False Self
- Defensive anger roots in protecting a false self developed in adolescence.
- It focuses blame outward and resists self-examination, dominating social conflict.