People love being angry. It’s an addictive state of mind. Be aware. Be engaged. But seek happy at all times. - ThreadSky

brittlestar.com • 140 days ago

People love being angry.
It’s an addictive state of mind.
Be aware. Be engaged.
But seek happy at all times.

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Mmm I’ve decided to love myself even in times of anger and that makes me happy.
I’m just a human having a real feeling 🥰
And this new relationship with anger has turned into a dope super power.

drnancysp.bsky.social•140 days ago

Yes!!

marisildmuusika.bsky.social•140 days ago

Totally true!

smuckinfarty.bsky.social•140 days ago

Well, stop pissing me off then!

dawnymock.bsky.social•140 days ago

Good advice! Merry Christmas 🎄

notharlock.bsky.social•140 days ago

Vengeful anger is in a class of its own too. Forgiveness (bonus points for communication) serves our own mental wellbeing much more.

alivator.bsky.social•139 days ago

I think it relates to the concept “Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge” .
Carl Jung.

enorconhcet.bsky.social•140 days ago

It's a temperament: some people find that feeling angry also makes them feel sick, rather than powerful, or vindicated. Or they realize it makes them lose control in very bad ways. Anger management is an education that a person has to want for themselves.

drnancysp.bsky.social•140 days ago

Being angry at a time like this is vital to staying engaged & enraged! Happy can be in moments even when you’re enraged. Women have been denied their right to feel anger & it’s a natural response to oppression, abuse, and violence towards us & our loved ones. Life isn’t all happy. Normalize anger.

hedybach.bsky.social•138 days ago

agree there are joyful moments in every day.

mc1125.bsky.social•127 days ago

💙

blue-co-tim.bsky.social•140 days ago

Some folk follow the trends of vehicle colors vs population state of mind …

Anyone notice the blase’ colors for the past 8 years? There are exceptions of course - but predominantly white thru greys

The most common movie theme for the past 20 years?

REVENGE

blue-co-tim.bsky.social•140 days ago

Hmm

Anger without solutions or engagement = depression

Happiness without basis = naïveté

If you’re NOT ANGRY re oppression, corruption etc

Then you’re part of the problem

hamishbuchanan.bsky.social•139 days ago

So much of popular cultures is angry, aggressive and vengeful. It's not cathartic, it's compounding.

Denial and escapism are not solutions, either, but turning down and tuning out the rage can help.

jojonv.bsky.social•139 days ago

Very sage advice Hamish. It’s good to keep up with the going ons in the world but one needs to learn to filter it out now & then for peace if mind.

neiljt.bsky.social•140 days ago

If anger is your reaction to something you disagree with, then consider being part of the solution vs whining about someone else not solving the problem, 'cause you already pay enough taxes...

neiljt.bsky.social•140 days ago

PS: if you are capable and have the privilege of having enough, yet don't volunteer, then...

notharlock.bsky.social•140 days ago

"Live your revolution"

neiljt.bsky.social•140 days ago

PPS: in my experience, there is no greater feeling of accomplishment than helping someone else succeed

imaginepeace.bsky.social•140 days ago

Mindfulness takes effort & discipline. It’s easier to hang out with likeminded anger addicts, especially when social media is designed to trigger dopamine surges. You get a hit every time you open & interact with an app..

ecohesfordragons.bsky.social•140 days ago

Pfft. Don’t forget lots of people fake the anger for the attention.

All the world a stage… in the worst way… has never been more true than our current paradigm.

theb1gb.bsky.social•140 days ago

Misery loves company, for sure.

theartofhume.bsky.social•140 days ago

It can be. Personally I don't enjoy it.

stathio.bsky.social•140 days ago

That's good, but you unfortunately don't have to enjoy an addiction for it to still be addictive. Noticed this a lot with angry social media people (even the good ones I agree with) and noticed how easy it is to fall into being one for some of us.

wiserthanb4.bsky.social•140 days ago

I saw several posts over 12+ years on the other site about childhood memories of hiding in closets when Rush came on the radio (3 hours a day for 3 decades!), and the terrible angry people their loved ones became as they absorbed his energy.

virtualham.bsky.social•140 days ago

Good advice for 2025.

wordworkin.bsky.social•140 days ago

Just like the song says, "Anger is wasted energy." Ages the hell out of you too.

kescott519.bsky.social•140 days ago

So THAT'S what happened to Pierre!

louisbetsch.bsky.social•140 days ago

Anger and resentment will keep you trapped in a deep hole.

dksimonite.bsky.social•140 days ago

💯👏👏👏

thricebedamned.bsky.social•140 days ago

You just described my neighbour.

cher12.bsky.social•140 days ago

I agree but it is also about the drama. It's like people don't evolve out of their teenage years. People feel if "no drama you are not living" . It IS an addictive state of mind.

librarianner.bsky.social•140 days ago

I appreciate you! I gave your book to my sister-in-law for Christmas - waiting to hear how she likes it. I hope you have a safe, healthy and content New Year! PS Your mom rocks!

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