I loved learning about anger as a second emotion, and that there was always something deeper than we
were understanding in that moment. So many times I have gotten angry but really
I was just hurt or upset about something they had done beforehand. When the
book said that fear was the emotion that occurs the most because we feel threatened,
I see how anger can come out as a defensive maneuver. Some of the most insecure
people can be the most violent, which is why many people get themselves into
trouble because they are trying to indentify themselves in something else (i.e.
a gang, a clique, etc.) Like when I’m at work and get upset, it could even be
that I am afraid for their safety or that they aren’t learning to listen to me
and I’m not getting through. We are so complex as individuals that the fact
that there is an emotion beneath the surface is not surprising to me.
Hey Happygolucky,
ReplyDeleteI relate to you post in several ways, especially when you mentioned how we are complex as individuals with emotions hidden underneath, which I feel is very true since we are all unique in our own ways. I also can relate to what you mentioned regarding the fact that anger can be due to feeling threatened and how you discussed when you have been at work and gotten have upset for fear of someone else's safety. This pertains to my work as a nanny because there have also been times when I have gotten upset at the children for taking silly risks or doing dangerous things when my back is turned for a second because I pride myself in their safety. Awesome job!