EP 4 - Why Am I So Angry?
The startling presence of anger on social media, between friends, and throughout the modern world of communication needs to be addressed. In this episode, Tom tackles the issue of anger awareness and discloses some tools that he uses to stamp out the fires of rage.
Home Court Health with Tom Foolery
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Show Notes
"Anger is the frustration of a N.E.E.D.: a Need, Entitlement, Expectation or Demand." - Rabbi Mordecai Finley
Where does anger come from? Why do we find ourselves at the mercy of its power? How do we keep ourselves from the regret of having to wonder, "Why did I just say/do that?!" As with anything, it starts with AWARENESS... to be able to watch emotions rise up within you is the first key to unlocking the antidote.
In a solocast that uses the insights of American presidents, the Buddha, famed psychologists and religious mystics alike, Tom describes his concerns with the prevalence of anger in discourse, as well as how we come to understand the emotional origins. At the conclusion of this podcast, there is an invaluable outline of how the acknowledgments and agreements we hold ourselves to can make all the difference in combating angry impulses.
Some resources discussed:
- Jordan Peterson's interview with Robert Greene, author of 48 Laws of Power
- Paul Saladino's interview with THE LIVER KING
- Rich Roll's interview with Rabbi Mordecai Finley on YouTube
- Rabbi Finley's website
- The Power of Story by Dr. Jim Loehr
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