We can literally become furious when our core beliefs are challenged. One good starting point is recognizing the different types of reactions people have when faced with unbelievable stories.
Be honest – have you ever gotten super angry about something that didn’t fit in with your way of thinking, only to soften your attitude after becoming more familiar with the topic?
When reacting with anger, we often attack not the story itself but the person telling it: “how could you be so foolish as to believe something like that?” This sidesteps the issue brought up by the story and turns the incident into a personal battle. Read the full story here ▶
