Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Working with Anger: Costs and Benefits, Repression, and the "Empty Boat"
May 23, 2022
Anger is a complex emotion with both costs and benefits. The discussion highlights its biological roots and ethical implications, advocating for a deeper understanding of anger's role in our lives. Embracing anger can lead to personal growth when expressed in safe environments. The podcast also examines societal repression of anger and its historical context. By reframing anger as a source of energy and motivation, listeners are encouraged to manage it constructively, transforming it into a powerful force for positive change.
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Anger's Complexity
- Anger is a complex emotion with both costs and benefits.
- It impacts our bodies, relationships, and the wider world.
Anger's Biology
- Anger is tied to our biological fight-or-flight response.
- Unregulated anger creates problems due to its quick, instinctual nature.
Cold Rage in Haiti
- Rick Hanson describes experiencing cold rage in Haiti due to social injustice.
- He distinguishes this from personal anger, highlighting fierce compassion.