4: Why Are People So Angry?

The topic we are venturing into today has really been on our hearts and minds, and the question is: why are people so angry at this point in time? Where do we draw the line between people being angry because they feel like their individual rights are being stepped on, and what’s needed to serve the greater good?

This episode is an invitation for each of us to have courage in speaking up about what we feel is not right, and to have difficult conversations about issues that matter. If we all just avoid these types of conversations because we fear others’ reactions, then we’re really missing the opportunity to learn and the richness of the dialogue that comes from broadening our perspective.

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• How AJ realized he needed help for the anger he was feeling, and the steps he took to become a better version of himself [4:12]
  
  
• The continued importance of pausing and reflecting in this process [7:38]
  
  
• The way to position yourself to have better public discussions about issues in a respectful and healthy manner [9:05]
  
  
• What you can do to step into the position of a role model for others [8:53]
  
  
• A recent personal experience that Stephanie had and how it impacted her perspective [12:16]
  
  
• AJ’s thoughts on how the greater good for all has been forgotten, plus what we can all do about it [17:23]
  
  
• Why avoiding difficult conversations isn’t the answer [18:13]

Links & Resources:

https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/10/politics/anger-american-electorate-cnn-poll/index.html