Don’t Criticize Others When You Are Angry With Yourself
Posted by Sean on November 29, 2008
Displaced aggression is a horrible weapon. For most of us it’s a trait we sometimes don’t realize we possess.
It rears it’s ugly head in some of the worst places, at some of the most inopportune times. This particular animal doesn’t have a preference for where it festers.
It can happen at work, at home, in the grocery store, while filling up your tank at the gas station.
No matter where it surfaces, it’s volcanic presence leaves a tattooed scar on those who fall victim to it’s performance.
Ever make a snap judgment at a co-worker because you forgot something at home?
Ever raise your voice at your spouse because of something you were involved in at work?
Ever lose your patience with a store employee because you were just informed of some personal bad news?
What about being in a foul mood with everyone around you because of something that happened to you yesterday, or the day before?
It’s all the same.
We transfer the emotion from ourselves to another.
Emotion is a strange thing. It’s powerful. Powerful enough to set things in motion that we would consciously not agree with.
The great thing about emotion and your participation in it’s action:
It’s a choice you get to make.
Carpe Diem
Strong One said
@ NurseExec It IS hard. I love that quote: Progress, non Perfection. Thanks!
Strong One said
@ NurseExec It IS hard. I love that quote: Progress, non Perfection. Thanks!
NurseExec said
It’s a hard choice though–I catch myself in time, most of the time, but it happens. Progress, not perfection, I guess.
NurseExec said
It’s a hard choice though–I catch myself in time, most of the time, but it happens. Progress, not perfection, I guess.