Rage is a feeling of intense, violent, or growing anger and if left unchecked, may lead to violence.
Sounds like the world today. Wouldn’t you agree? Pick any topic personal, local, national or global. Rage is everywhere. It’s affecting all of us as citizens of the world. The world is angry. I’m angry. I’m sure you are too.
I can honestly tell you until a few years ago I had never experienced rage. Maybe it’s an emotion you have to grow into. Now I have rage simmering below the surface all the time. Acts of rage aka what used to be called ‘going postal’ are often acts (based of psychology research) from people/ groups that feel they have no power or low self-esteem. Now I could spend years discussing this and I’m sure all of us have an opinion about it—not the point. The point is I’m about as easy going as they come and even I have rage, which means the world truly must be going mad.
My purpose for bringing it up is what are we going to do about it? I don’t have answers; honestly I’m trying with all my might to keep my own demons under wraps. But I think talking about it, developing a plan even if it’s just for you is helpful.
I spend everyday trying to figure out ways to make my tiny circle of the world better. How can I be of service? How can I help? What can I do to make a difference right now for the people I have contact with? I journal, I write, I talk to people, I scream and sometimes I beat the crap out of a bozo the clown punching bag. It won’t stop ISIS, or injustice or mean people, but its baby steps.
I do know that ignoring it or shoving blame onto others isn’t solving any problems either. At least my ideas are positive and/ or not hurtful. So if I see you and give you a hug—chances it was to cool my dragons more than to help yours. And if you see me in this pair of shoes—I might suggest running the other direction useless you wanna meet my rage—in that case wear a fireproof suit and bring chocolate.
Laura
