The Strength Dimension
PatternsThere are two problematic patterns in the Strength Dimension—Disowned Anger and Angry. You may click on each link to learn more about the pattern and then decide if you want to explore it, now or later.
The Disowned Anger Pattern involves ignoring and suppressing your anger, with the result that you don’t have the strength to assert yourself, set limits, or have passion or vitality.
The Angry Pattern involves overreacting with anger—being hostile, rageful, vengeful, and possibly even violent.
CapacitiesThere are two complementary healthy capacities in the Strength Dimension--Centered and Strength. You may click on each link to learn more about the capacity and then decide if you want to work on developing it, now or later.
The Centered Capacity involves being grounded and not getting triggered by other people’s actions. Therefore, you don’t overreact in anger or act out anger in a destructive way.
The Strength Capacity involves being powerful, firm, and energetic—being able to protect yourself or others, set limits, and assert yourself without being reactive. It also means having passion, vitality, and life energy.
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