Raging Skies & Inspired Minds

Taking a moment to unveil the creative fury

The fire in the sky stopped me in my tracks this morning.

There was an unparalleled beauty in witnessing the sky ablaze with the fiery hues of red dawn at 7am.  It was a such a spectacle whilst out on my dog walk, almost hypnotising. The sky was literally shouting back at me, commanding my attention. As I walked under the blanket of red and orange, I felt as though the sky was full of rage, an untamed display of magnificence shadowed alongside me.

It sparked a train of thought, leading me to ponder the often overlooked power of female anger and rage.  It’s a topic I often explore on my therapeutic journaling program “rage on a page”, where I challenge common misconceptions that shroud it.  The belief that rage is solely negative, purposeless or should be suppressed.

In truth, female rage is a multifaceted emotion, particularly significant during the midlife journey.  Oh I know this feeling far too well as a 49’er. But contrary to misconceptions, it isn’t merely a destructive force but holds within it a profound potential for creativity and transformation.  The question arises, how can such intense emotions be harnessed and channeled into something positive?  When I was younger I didn’t know how to control my bad temper and teenager outbursts, suppressing them as best I could. Now, as a mid-lifer, I have a solution, I now know how to deal with my heated and sometimes ‘witch’ like emotions - I have learnt how to ‘rage on the page’ - thank goodness!

What about you, how do you channel your rage? Do you go for a walk?  Do you run? Journal? Bake? Or do you rage against the sky and the ocean allowing the moment to pass you by? I’m intrigued because I think very few of us actually know how to deal with such emotions. mainly because we have never be taught on how to use these very normal human reactions. Food for thought and a conversation I’d love to explore more with you if you’re interested?

Exploring this intricate landscape of emotions, I have learnt to uncover a powerful truth: that within the depth of rage lies a wellspring of energy and passion.  When understood and channeled effectively, it can fuel remarkable creativity and serve as a catalyst for positive change.  Rage is what propelled me to relaunch ease retreats after the pandemic. (Another story for another day).

If you’re feeling like the sky this morning, fiery and wild, please join me and take 10 minutes for yourself, try using these therapeutic journaling prompts as an outlet and a balm to soothe your raging soul…

1. Take a moment to recount a time when you felt a surge of intense emotion, akin to a sky ablaze with colour.  What emotions did you experience? How did it feel within you?

2. Reflect on the common myths surrounding female rage that I mentioned above.  Have you encountered these myths in your own life?  How have they influenced your perception of anger and its expression?

3. Consider instances where anger or rage has sparked a creative or productive outcome in your life?  How did this emotion fuel your creativity or drive positive change?  Is there something creative you keep putting on hold and with your rage you could ignite your passion to start it?

Until the next time

Take care & stay safe xxx