tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617569.post116509103772536045..comments2024-03-27T02:13:58.088-07:00Comments on Integral Options Cafe: Pearls of Wisdomwilliam harrymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06981478282688361274noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617569.post-1165158327353372052006-12-03T08:05:00.000-07:002006-12-03T08:05:00.000-07:00Hi Mike,It does -- one that is often looked down u...Hi Mike,<BR/><BR/>It does -- one that is often looked down upon.<BR/><BR/>In Spiral Dynamics, the Red meme (egocentric, rebellious, and angry) is the source of the power and energy we need to right wrongs and fight evil. Most often the Red meme is purely egocentric when it is the center of gravity for a person's value system, but when we have transcended that level, we still have access to that power. If we can use it responsibly it can be the power we draw upon to fuel a positive rebellion.<BR/><BR/>In general, I oppose violence and see anger as a destructive emotion. But there are times, unfortunately, when it is necessary to be angry to correct a wrong. This goes against Buddhist beliefs, but I suspect that is what Jarrett was getting at with that statement.<BR/><BR/>Still, it makes me uneasy, but I think that has to with me not yet having achieved an integral level of development where I am comfortable using the power of the lower memes.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>Billwilliam harrymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981478282688361274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617569.post-1165122430444568102006-12-02T22:07:00.000-07:002006-12-02T22:07:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.william harrymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981478282688361274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617569.post-1165121325247468592006-12-02T21:48:00.000-07:002006-12-02T21:48:00.000-07:00Hi Bill,That Bede Jarrett one ("The world needs an...Hi Bill,<BR/><BR/>That Bede Jarrett one ("The world needs anger. The world often continues to allow evil because it isn't angry enough.") presents an interesting perspective...Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17934386917419130389noreply@blogger.com