Feeling mad?
Intense anger that threatens to overwhelm our capacity for rational response. Mad anger needs expression but also containment.
The unmet need
Physical release of activation; restoration of rational thought; justice for what has enraged us.
A question to sit with
What is the core injustice fueling this rage? How can I discharge this intensity safely before taking action?
What to do right now
First, discharge the intensity physically in a safe way—vigorous movement, ice on your face, scream into a pillow. Then, when calmer, identify what injustice occurred and what action you can take.
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