Sometimes worlds are moved most efficiently and expediently through violence. What's more likely to incite a budge, a gentle nudge or a swift left-hook to the temple?!
I drink Starbucks all the time - shamefully, it's one of my biggest vices! But I've never seen any words of inspiration on my cup. Wonder if they only do that up in Canada? Nonetheless, great inspiration Leah -- thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing. I drink Starbucks all the time, and I never read the cup. My daughter on the other hand is always quoting hers! I just forget to look.
I don't really do Starbuck's. I guess alot of people do! That quote...I'm not so sure! Anger is energy and energy is best used for something positive, that's for sure. I'm not so sure about how often I get ANGRY but I sure do get stressed sometimes and I have found the best way to vent when I feel negative energy is to walk a couple of miles or when it's very intense I could easily dig up a whole new garden within two days.
Kathy, you're missing out on quite an experience. Starbucks, and The Second Cup are very good. The Second Cup has not come to the USA yet, but they will, one of these years. They have locations in Kuwait, but none in the USA yet. Go figure!!!
Wow, can you believe that---2 people that have never drank Starbucks???? There is one about 20 miles from me, but I don't know how hard it will be for me to pay that much for a cup of coffee, no matter how good it is!
Johnny Rotten (John Lydon) also said that "anger is an energy!" However, I have learned to control my anger (for the most part) because it is not good for your heart to have those tantrums. As for Starbuck's, I really like their Tazo tea. The Brambleberry is especially good!
You're welcome, Bonnie. This was on a paper-cup (naturally). The next time I go to Starbucks and see something insightful on my cup, I'll be sure and share it with the world. Occasionally they have a batch of the same cups. One day I got the same quote two days in a row...I sure wish I'd written it down, because it was good. Not as good as the one I shared today, but it was GOOD! Thanks for your comment.
What is Starbucks? I have a $10 coupon or gift certificate or whatever it is call for Starbucks and can never remember to take it when I'm going near one.
Jennifer, good for you for being able to focus your energy somewhere.
When I am angry, I prefer to recognize it and do something about it right away. Anger actually motivates me. I've known way too many people who have used their anger in violent ways. A long time ago I promised myself that I would never become one of those people. Thanks for your comment.
Kathy. I know, I can't believe there are two of you either. The coffee is a little overpriced, but the sandwiches are EXTREMELY overpriced. If you get a mochaccino, it will almost be worth the money. LOL I like the pepermint mochas...actually I'm hooked on those.
Visionaerie. I believe that you are doing exactly what my coffee cup suggests. When anger is used "artistically" and "nondestructively" it is totally controlled. It is when we lose control that we are destructive, and want to control others. Thank you for your comment.
Well take it with you, William. It'll be the only time you'll ever get anything free from them...unless you get another coupon. LOL They are good when they give out coupons...and free samples/ ;-)
Gee, now I have to run down to Starbucks and see if they have those here? Does that sound like a good excuse to get a cup of coffee? Works for me....see y'all later. :))
Yep read it and commented...I think. I hate it when I get pissed to the point that I can't find a creative way to release the anger and I wind up doing somehting stupid like punching a wall
I've never heard that song, Juniper. Once when I was real stressed at Christmas I drank FOUR EXTRA (bigger than Grande!!) LARGE peppermint mochas and I had coffee buzz for 3 days after that. Never did that again. LOL
Now I remember, Taliah. I got so many comments on that one that it's hard to remember who commented and who didn't. Now I remember your comment. Thanks again!!
I've never been too angry to write. The angrier I get the faster I type!!! Give me some loud music, and my keyboard, and I can write my anger away in no time.
LOL That's another interesting way to look at it, Stephen. LOL Yes it does move words, and worlds, not always for the positive. As long as we stay in control it will be positive.
I like the starbucks model of combining emotion with coffee. Whether you like the coffee or not, their approach to marketing is great. I agree about that definition of anger. With the right mindset it is powerful beyond belief.
Anger is a great emotion that our society confuses with rage and abuse. The hard part about expressing it is that the receiver many times has boundry issues that allow them to act like a victim instead of a part of a communication. Starbucks pushed what we are comfortable with on that one but I think the phrase is accurate!
Taliah. Too many bad tempters in my family. I learned at an early age that if I don't control myself, a) someone else will, b) I'll have the urge to control someone else.
My article "The Family See-Saw" covers all of that.
I have MS any itd ashame I thoughts are slow and I cant deal with frustrating people, but my way of dealing with it is that knowing that I cannot control or fate. Peace Live and let live!!!
Yes I drink Starbucks when I'm in the area. Last night I went to the mall and the entire foodcourse was closed for renovations, and The Second Cup at the mall was out of sandwiches, so off I went to Starbucks. I can't believe what I paid to eat there, but I was hungry.
I've been awake ever since, due to the coffee I drank, and the bowl of coffee beans I ate. LOL
Personally I'm a Starbucks junkie, and for the price they charge there should be stock tips or modern day green stamps on them. I would have saved enough for a timeshare in Tahiti by now.
As for the receiver's boundaries, that works both ways. True that a lot of the times receivers can play the victims, but I've known many angry people who don't give a rat's ass about the receiver, and they let their anger turn into rage and abuse, not communicating a message to the receiver, but beating the receiver down. This is what has caused a lot of people (including myself!) to FEAR anger. Anger in it's proper form is nothing to fear, but as rage and abuse it can be misunderstood. Thank you for your point.
Lisabeth! I know exactly what you mean. That's why most of the time I go to The Second Cup. You get what you pay for, there. Too bad all those specialty coffies are so addictive. A timeshare in Tahiti? Sounds good to me!! Can I share it with you?
Good thinking, Walker!! If I can still stand up after handing out candy at Herb's place, and after a few of his Manhattans, I might consider going Trick-Or-Treating at Starbucks.
There's a difference between anger and violence, for sure - I agree with Leah. Anger CAN move worlds, because anger is love-based, and Love is the only thing that ever really changes anything [for the better]. Violence changes the appearance of things, but the underlying drama addictions are only strengthened by violence.
Anger, on the other hand, used correctly (which takes a great deal of discipline - to ALLOW Divine Love to just move through you in that expression) - anger says to its object, "I CARE about you, dammit! Would I be angry if I didn't have love that needs to connect????" like that.
Ann, you're on to something about women. I can't say the same for Sweetheart's ex-wife though. Then again he was a very sensitive man, she was a very macho woman. I'm happy that I am able to be a good match for hyim. Both of us, while still being our respective genders, are extremely well able to see the other's point of view. It's really amazing.
Amen, Carolion. And though anger says exactly that, it still must be said properly. So many times I've heard "I yell at you because I love you." Well the way my parents yelled was never loved based, even though they thought it was. Thank you for understanding the point so well.
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When I am angry, I prefer to recognize it and do something about it right away. Anger actually motivates me. I've known way too many people who have used their anger in violent ways. A long time ago I promised myself that I would never become one of those people. Thanks for your comment.
I've never been too angry to write. The angrier I get the faster I type!!! Give me some loud music, and my keyboard, and I can write my anger away in no time.
I worked at one for a while. Definitely overrated (except the frappaccino).
My article "The Family See-Saw" covers all of that.
Peace
Live and let live!!!
Yes I drink Starbucks when I'm in the area. Last night I went to the mall and the entire foodcourse was closed for renovations, and The Second Cup at the mall was out of sandwiches, so off I went to Starbucks. I can't believe what I paid to eat there, but I was hungry.
I've been awake ever since, due to the coffee I drank, and the bowl of coffee beans I ate. LOL
As for the receiver's boundaries, that works both ways. True that a lot of the times receivers can play the victims, but I've known many angry people who don't give a rat's ass about the receiver, and they let their anger turn into rage and abuse, not communicating a message to the receiver, but beating the receiver down. This is what has caused a lot of people (including myself!) to FEAR anger. Anger in it's proper form is nothing to fear, but as rage and abuse it can be misunderstood. Thank you for your point.
The pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks are just divine.
Anger CAN move worlds, because anger is love-based, and Love is the only thing that ever really changes anything [for the better].
Violence changes the appearance of things, but the underlying drama addictions are only strengthened by violence.
Anger, on the other hand, used correctly (which takes a great deal of discipline - to ALLOW Divine Love to just move through you in that expression) - anger says to its object, "I CARE about you, dammit! Would I be angry if I didn't have love that needs to connect????" like that.