**“Watch how anxiety sparks**. These sparks are **signposts to our own internal map of dangerous ideas**. Notice the difference between big sparks and small sparks. These point to our shadow, the parts of ourselves we try to hide from. If left unaddressed, this harsh judgment will be projected uncharitably onto others. **Work with it**.” --- #### See also: **Steps for Productive Disagreement:** - [[202308171139 — Q]] - [[202308180930 — Q]] - [[202308180931 — Q]] - [[202308180932 — Q]] - [[202308180933 — Q]] - [[202308180934 — Q]] - [[202308180935 — Q]] - [[202308180936 — Q]] - [[202308181107 — AtN — Staying calm within disagreements can be a superpower]] - [[202308180908 — AtN — Sparks of anxiety can be merely a signpost]] *** **Tags** — [[quotes]], [[emotions]], [[anxiety]], [[mindfulness]], [[cognitive-behavioural-therapy]], **Source** — [[202308170952 — B — Why Are We Yelling]]