THE SACRED PURPOSE OF ANGER

Anger serves two important roles: first, it lets you know your needs are not being met. Second, it reminds you that you have the energy and power to influence the outside world to get those needs met.

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Anger is a messenger, pointing to blocked nourishment and offering you the fuel to restore balance.

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Some of you might think, “I don’t get angry” or “I’m afraid of anger. It’s dangerous.” If that’s true for you, I want to say: I see you. Many of us grew up believing that anger is shameful or harmful. Perhaps you witnessed anger being misused—maybe through harsh words, violence, or emotional withdrawal. That can leave deep scars and make anger feel unsafe.

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But anger itself isn’t the problem. Like any tool, its impact depends on how it’s used. When misdirected or suppressed, anger can indeed cause harm. But when honored and expressed skillfully, anger becomes a powerful guide.

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Anger tells you: Your needs matter. You have energy to create change. It is also the emotion that often arises before fear. Many people avoid feeling fear, so they stay stuck in anger, intensifying it instead of moving through it. But when anger is channeled wisely, it becomes dignified and purposeful.

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Think about activists for climate justice, social change, or human rights. Their anger fuels movements that restore dignity and balance. This is anger in its sacred form—a force that says, Enough. This must change.

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Anger can also be the fierce love of a parent protecting their child or a loyal friend stepping in when you’re hurting. It’s the voice that says, I won’t let this continue. Anger invites you to engage with life and claim your power.

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