Power In The Pause

“It’s not so much knowing when to speak, when to pause.” – Jack Benny

 
Releasing anger feels good, doesn’t it? It’s gratifying to have that quick outburst of emotion, if only for a split second. It’s like a pot of water that’s been boiling for a bit too long, just dying to spill over into the flame. If only we released that emotion in constructive ways!

We’ve all “lost our cool” at one time or another. And then there are those who lose it a bit more than others, where they allow their anger to define who they are. I’ve dated a few of these types of people, and it’s never pleasant.

After the fiasco that was the Academy Awards this year, I thought it best to visit the topic of anger. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I turned into a full-on neurological commentator as the unfortunate events transpired live in front of 10s of millions of people. As shocked as I was when I saw “the slap heard ‘round the world”, I also was, admittedly, very excited. The nerd in me came out as it was a perfect, real world live example of what happens when one allows their amygdala to take over, also known as amygdala hijack. It’s one thing to use visuals of the brain to explain what happens, but it’s quite another when you’re watching it happen in front of you!

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