It’s the fact that I didn’t have a dad to impress, so now I have an ill conceived notion that beating someone into a coma will give me the “manliness” I deserve. Plus I hate the world, because my relationship didn’t work out. Can’t hit a girl, and I don’t hope I have an encounter with a man cause there is a lot larger and meaner then me. But with this hatred in my heart. I fear for the person that interjects their rude ass remarks.
I had a dad to impress; it didn't make things better, trust me friend...
I read in the 48 Laws thread you made that you'd been reading into Jung, so that's why I ask the following;
- do you feel like this is some shadow-integrating you need to do?
- have you ever been forced to explore your capacity of cruelty and violence?
- has your malice been put to the test?
I don't think one should reject violence all-together;
a good person is not a harmless one incapable of violence;
a good person is someone who's very capable of violence, but chose not to use it.
a virtuous person is not a harmless one; a virtuous person is a monster that don't act monstrously.
It's a dangerous philosophy saying that being peaceful and harmless is a good thing.
If you don't have the capacity for cruelty, that will make you a victim of those who are.
Be capable of malevolence, but have that capability under control.
I can recommend muay thai, for example.
Contrary to what people might think, they don't teach you to squander someone; well, they do, but what they really teach you is the confidence that will keep these kind of intrusive thoughts away.
Or get a punching bag. I think that's the best thing I've bought in my entire life. You smack the shit out of a 35kg+ bag for 10 minutes, and your aggressions will be water and you'll be GoreTex.
And I understand the frustration of wanting to smash something into pieces, to cave in someones face - but don't instigate anything.
Being violent for the sake of it only grows resentment, which makes those impulses harder to control.
Also, there's nothing less manly than aggression for the sake of it - being able to control that primitive urge, that's a sign of strong character, of a strong person.