Anger
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I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath,
my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not,
my wrath did grow.
—William Blake
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Anger is much more bearable
than what lies beneath it.
—Dr. Philip Manfield
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Anger is a signal,
and one worth listening to.
—Harriet Lerner
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The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.
—African proverb
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Don’t push me
‘cause I’m close to the edge.
—The Message
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Keep your temper,
said the Caterpillar.
―Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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Beware the wrath of a patient man.
―John Dryden
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Shout
Shout
Let it all out
—Tears For Fears
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A riot is the language of the unheard.
—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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a lot of times
we are angry at other people
for not doing
what we should have done
for ourselves
—rupi kaur
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At the core of all anger is a need that is not being fulfilled.
—Marshall Rosenberg
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The releasing of anger
can better any medicine
under the sun.
—Pantera
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Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
—Confucius
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Beneath every complaint is a wish.
—Esther Perel
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Poem: Invisible Woman, Dancing
Poem: Fuck Your Lecture on Craft, My People Are Dying
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—Anger practices & skills—
Anger release through tension & relaxation skill
Interpersonal effectiveness skills
Noticing, feeling, needing, wondering practice
RAIN practice: What is this anger?
Notice, regulate, respond 3-step practice
If you really knew me practice
Go-to practices, skills & resources
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Move Through Anger: 10-Minute Somatic Freestyle Dance Practice
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Angry songs
Music can help metabolize powerful emotions such as anger and rage in lieu of acting out unwise impulses. What are some of your go-to angry songs?Note: Discretion and self-care advised in exploring the following, some of which may not be appropriate for everyone.
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Note: The following pieces are satirical, humorous & absurd. They are intended to bring a sense of levity & lightness for when life feels beyond frustrating; they may not be appropriate for everyone.
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New Study Confirms Sharks Just Really Angry Dolphins
New Anger-Powered Cars May Revolutionize The Way We Drive
Man Announces Plan To Take Out Anger On First Less Powerful Person He Sees
Father Apologizes For Taking Out Anger On Wrong Son
Man Now Too Exhausted To Repress Both Anger And Sadness
Man Really Only Joined Angry Mob To Show Off Fancy New Torch
Study Links Binge Eating To Stress, Contentment, Depression, Joy, Boredom, Anger, Relaxation
Smiling Now Primarily Used To Communicate Anger
How To Channel Your Road Rage Into Cold, Calculating Road Revenge
Study Finds Expressing Anger In Unhealthy Ways Actually Incredibly Satisfying
Extremely Effective Therapist Just Lets Patients Beat Shit Out Of Him For 45 Minutes
Wildfire Somehow Rages Back Into Control