The Pain We Don't See Beneath the Anger
When someone acts out in anger or hurts us, we often respond with judgment or defense. But we rarely stop to ask what’s behind it.
As Eckhart Tolle says, "beneath anger there is always pain." Old wounds, often unacknowledged, that show up as rage, control, or victimhood. Anger is just a mask.
Thich Nhat Hanh explained it well: when someone lashes out, it’s not truly about you, it’s about their suffering overflowing. What they need is not punishment, but help.
Imagine a dog caught in a trap, snapping in fear. It’s not cruelty, it’s pain. The same is true for us. When we start seeing others, and ourselves, through that lens, we stop reacting and start healing. Compassion doesn’t weaken us; it transforms us. And seeing with the heart may be the first step toward real freedom.
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