Anger is a natural inner response to being endangered or hurt. Challenges that commonly elicit anger include: Being attacked verbally or physically Being threatened verbally or physically Intrusion upon or disrespect of our boundaries Physical Social Not receiving Something in the outer world that was promised or expected (material or benefits) Behaviors or attitudes that are expected (respectfulness, courtesies, attention) Outer responses to hurts may range from withdrawal to verbal and physical attack immediate or in long-term vengeance. Inner responses may range from feeling overwhelmed through being infuriated. The consequences of our choices in responding to our angers are far-reaching, both for ourselves and for others, as individuals and in our social groups and nations