34. "Not sure if you know what an ego is or not. " In response to In response to 33
My anger has everything to do with what I perceive to be an unjust decision unrelated to my personal sense of self worth. I'm angry at piss-poor leadership and authority that is more concerned with asserting its authority than the overall well-being of the people it serves.
It's not about me getting what I "deserve" or "earned" or validating my self-esteem or level of importance. This isn't an issue of pride or self respect.
emotion=reaction to circumstance ego-the status of my self worth/esteem
I'm reacting emotionally to a circumstance Not reacting to some challenge of my value