11/14/2023
This is a loaded question? Let’s first talk about what the word, “ Hatred “ truly means. Hatred is defined as an intense dislike. It may be a mutual resentment coming from racial hostility or animosity. Some refer to It as disgust or abomination. Hatred is associated with emotions including anger, shame and fear.
Hatred may be a learned response originating in external influences. It is a deep psychological response to feeling trapped or one’s inability to understand certain sociological phenomena. Hatred actually changes the chemistry in the brain and stimulates the pre-motor cortex. This, in turn, brings on thoughts of planning and executing motion. This may bring on thoughts of aggression as in attacking or defending.
A high school student tried out for a sports team. She was told for years that she excelled in soccer. She wasn’t chosen and was shocked. When she asked the coach about it, she had little to say. The student felt it was discrimination. She had thoughts of physically hurting the coach.
A woman was shunned suddenly by her friend group. She was excluded from all events. She found out later that a few of the spouses had a nasty disagreement and it had trickled down to their wives. She pleaded her case with great resentment. She felt even a sense of hatred that this was the way she was being treated by her friends.
A third woman was terminated from her job weeks before she was due a promotion. She had recently received a glowing review. It made no sense at all. She confronted her Supervisor and was told that it was a company decision. She entertained the thought of an aggressive act but wasn’t sure it would be smart!
Feelings of “ Hatred “ originate from wrong doing. It is a matter of degree and the impact an act may have! The intensity of the feeling and the built up resentment may determine one’s response!
Have you felt “ Hatred “ toward anyone or toward an event in your life?
Do you feel you handled it well?
Would you like to share some of your feelings?