(This will be a multi-post series on "RAGE." And overcoming the devastating effects of the stories we tell ourselves.)
For years I've dealt with rage.
A result of the stories I was telling myself.
(Yes, I still deal with it. In this series I rip the curtain back to reveal what I've learned and have overcome along the way. Hope it helps you out.)
For years I took things personal because I was devalued as a kid.
These stories kept me from putting a lot of my work out into the world.
They kept me from taking action and making decisions.
How to Deal with RAGE...
You’re triggered.
Either by a conversation with a friend, spouse, or an event.
Anger sets in.
And soon anger leads to RAGE.
Once you get to this stage there is no turning back until the pillage is over.
- Till you’ve destroyed relationships.
- Burned bridges.
- Until you’re satisfied with the amount of pain you’ve put your wife through (because you believe she deserves it).
- Until you’ve sedated yourself with food, alcohol, and/or porn to escape your reality.
Once the dust and blood settles.
Guilt sets in.
And soon after, shame.
From there you begin to tell yourself a story based on the experience.
That story leads to a belief system––a perception, a world view (and belief about yourself).
(... and ironically. It's this belief about yourself which keeps you from taking action to solve the problem in the first place. I call this the "Toxic Cycle.")
Based on the belief about yourself two things happen. 1.) Internal resistance sets in keeping you from making decisions in your life, then you repeat the cycle and 2.) You’re set one of three paths:
- Path #1: The ********* Path.
- Path #2: The Path of *********.
- Path #3: The Path of *********.
Path's 1 and 2 don't lead you to the life you wanna live.
They actually keep you in the Toxic Cycle––but don't worry. Because I've got advices for you (yes, I said advice(s) plural ;-]).
In this series I’ll deep dive into all three paths.
Because each path deserves its own post. At the end of the series you'll be able to:
- Be more consistent with your strength training efforts.
- Regain control over your eating habits.
- Make more time for yourself.
- And ultimately lead your family and community from a place of strength.
Keep your eyes peeled for the next post: "(Part 2) The Depressed Path."
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hec g.
P.S. I used to sign off on all my videos here on the channel with “peace.”
But I offered it as the world did. It now has a new meaning for me.
P.P.S. There's a 4th Path one can travel but... you can only access it once you've traveled the 3rd path.
[To be continued...]