“Anger a glowing source of energy for lighting our way through challenging relationships where others might be stepping on our toes; pushing for needed changes in your workplace culture when it’s toxic; and perhaps even making yourself heard when certain people in your life are used to tuning you out with assumptions and their own agendas.”

Anger is a double-edged sword. Or perhaps it’s more like a water hose: It’s full of force, it’s hard to control, and it’s important where you aim it.

There is a crucial difference between moral indignation and self-righteousness. Moral indignation channels anger into resolve, courage, and powerful assertions of dignity.

Integrity gives deep meaning and moral force to anger. We should never come off as mad-for-the-sake-of-being-mad, but rather as reluctantly, genuinely angry in the face of outrageous circumstances. Rather than reacting, we respond. Rather than lashing out, we stand our ground.

 

Sources and read more:

https://www.beautifultrouble.org/toolbox/#/tool/anger-works-best-when-you-have-the-moral-high-ground

https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-channel-your-anger-into-productive-action#1

https://www.lifehack.org/659502/how-can-you-transform-your-hulk-anger-into-something-good