On page 20 of MBP, Sarno writes: [the sources of rage] may be the most important subject in the entire mindbody process. Although awareness of the existence of rage in the unconscious is essential, to focus on it alone is not enough. We must seek to know the reasons for the rage to fully understand the process."
Now, from reading the posts I was under the assumption that we do not have to realize the exact source(s) of our rage in order to render ourselves pain free. Is Sarno not arguing against this? Insights would be appreciated. Thanks all.
The rage is unconscious. By definition it cannot be felt, it cannot be understood. Think of it as a child inside you who is in a blind rage, but you don't even know he exists.
There may not be specific "sources" of the rage. It is important to understand why the child is so angry. It is due to the pressures you put on yourself. The child doesn't want any part of it. It wants to be lazy, to be taken care of. It resents the fact that you try to be "good" or "perfect". It resents the responsibilities of your life. It resents growing old. Understanding how our conscious life translates to unconscious rage is an important part of the process.
"There may not be specific "sources" of the rage. It is important to understand why the child is so angry. It is due to the pressures you put on yourself."
Thanks for that explanation Dave, it really helps.
The Sources of Rage
Posted - 01/06/2005 : 15:27:39
