It’s hard to look at the hard things in our lives. I recently found myself carrying out a bit of informal research at a bus stop. On the same bit of pavement where I stood, I noticed, in a doorway, a homeless person under a sleeping bag. Around him or her was a small scattering of coffee cups, plastic drinks…
Category: emotions
What’s the story?
Here’s a true story. The other day, while having a walk with my dogs, a woman made a bee-line for me. When she got right up to my face, she began shouting abuse and pointing her finger. I initially froze. Attending to my dogs, I was somewhat lost in thought. My spontaneity and ability to respond well appeared to have…
Anger is our friend
Anger, like the rest of our emotions, are part of what makes us human. Indeed, evolution has gifted us with a brain that is driven by our emotional responses to our environment. As much as we pride ourselves on our intelligence and logic, they often sit in the passenger seat when we make decisions navigate relationships with partners, work colleagues…