Rage is not an irrational emotion. It’s a reasonable response when one of your core values is attacked or violated.
Without righteous indignation, there is no motivation to fight for freedom and fairness.
Throughout history, progress has been fueled by fury at the status quo.
Hey! You know what! In 2022 I am using exclamation points at the end of every email sentence! I don’t care if it looks like I’m unhinged! I am! Warmest regards!!!
The events that make your blood boil reveal what matters most to you.
Anger rises when your core values are in jeopardy. With reflection, it becomes a mirror for seeing your principles more clearly.
With action, it becomes a map for making change to protect what you hold dear.
I think it sucks that politeness has been categorized as "feminine" and therefore bad. I fucking love being polite. And I also love to apologize! Take that male-dominated culture that tells me being nice is bad! I'll be nice all day!