"Do not go gently into that good night,
Rage, rage, rage against the dying of the light." - Poet Dylan Thomas
We live in times of destructive rage - from road rage to person rage. How do we rage constructively so that we can believe what is wrong can be righted; what we see as injustice can be made just; and what we see as indifference can be turned into commitment and change?
3 comments:
Michael, I have alot of thoughts about what not to do about rage. I was enraged at 14, when i was raped on Christmas Eve. When i went to midnight mass, no one noticed or cared or said anything about the blood all over my clothes. I spent many years being enraged at the people that didn't say anything, the church, the man that raped me and myself. I drank, did drugs and dove into promiscuity. Mostly I was mad at God. After spending many years enslaved by addiction, I did learn to forgive. And although I've been down many roads and had many adventures going down the wrong road, now I believe that i am back on the right one, and keeping my eye on Jesus. And that is where i am now on my journey home. When i get angry i take a walk, workout, write a poem, and forgive, and keep forgiving, anything to get me out of turning the rage in on myself. Thank You for the opportunity to blog and let out some feelings that maybe could help someone else.
Fr.,
First of all, NICE WORK, this blog. This is the first time I've ever joined one, and look forward to some "cwever weverations and weaveling wapartee," (to quote the late Gilda Radner's imitation of news reporter Barbara Walters on "Not For Women Only," a talk show of the 1970s.)
Seriously, though, I believe that one of the most effective methods of keeping rage at bay is EXERCISE, physical exercise, daily OR as time allows. I must confess that since the hurricane, I have neglected my body. I have not had the time or taken the time to exercise as much as I used to, or should. But I resolve this Lenten season to return to the fitness center every chance I get.
I'm sure you'd agree that regular church attendance is important, too. Daily prayer helps, and the serenity prayer has helped me in my middle age to get things more in focus.
Blessings,
Steven
Christi:
I admire your honesty in sharing your story. I'm sure the journey was very difficult. You have shown a great ability to recover from a very traumatic experience. Your determination and journey will continue to inspire all who read it. Keep up the great work as your journey continues.
Michael
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