Anger Management

One of the greatest causes of pain and suffering in the world is our belief in the separation among body, mind and spirit.  We place walls within our being with the illusions that some conditions exist “only in our heads”, or are “purely physical” in cause and origin. The human body/mind/soul is one integrated system, and functions as a whole. Nothing is “only in our heads”, any more than any condition can exist “only in our bodies”. The most powerful bridge that connects head and heart, mind and body, is emotion. Read more in Anger Among Angels.

  The healing of the warrior spirit requires a return to the pure innocent child whose protection was its original purpose. As this happens in the therapeutic process through imagery, journaling, voice dialogue and experiential release work, the destructive protector shifts her focus from destruction to protection. As the connection with the child grows through continued processes such as those described in this book, the protector becomes a loving protector. This is the beginning of the birth of the spiritual warrior, and gives us a metaphorical context for exploring healthy anger. (Excerpted from Dr. DeFoore’s book entitled Anger.)

 To get a sense of what a spiritual warrior is, think of the people you admire the most. You can use historical figures, celebrities, fictional characters or someone from your own life experience. What do these people have in common, and what sets them apart from others? Here are some of the qualities that come to mind:
· They know who they are and where they stand.
· They are comfortable with who they are and where they stand.
· They are humble souls, always learning and growing.
· They go their own way, led by an inner knowing of their purpose and mission.
· They enjoy life and all of its little daily pleasures.
· They are at home in nature, and have an abiding love of animals and the outdoors.
· Music, art and poetry are important to them.
· They are creative, in their own unique way.
· Children are naturally drawn to them.
· They love and honor the elders on the planet.
· They laugh heartily, often.
· They weep openly and without shame when sorrow strikes.
· They have a vision of their own place in life and the unfolding of their future.
· They manage their finances well and successfully.
· They are aware of the beauty in other human beings, and treat each one with respect.
· They automatically engender respect from others wherever they go.
· Their very presence creates good behavior from most of the people they are around.
· They are above no one, and no one is above them.
· When they are upset, they take action.
· Their physical health is robust.
· They take good care of their body by staying active and eating well.
· They are aging beautifully and gracefully.
· Their touch is healing.
· They have a strong relationship with the God of their choosing, and impose their views on no one.
· There is a deep peace in their eyes.
· They realize their own greatness and insignificance.
· They have an optimistic view of human existence on planet earth.The spiritual warrior has the courage to be creative and to express abundant positive emotion.