We are all human. We all get angry from time to time.
There is no use in denying it.
Buddhism philosophy can teach us a thing or two about anger.
Anger is considered one of three poisons,
the other two being ignorance and greed.
We can never expect ourselves to stay in a constant state of bliss.
Eventually, we will experience anger.
We must learn to handle the anger with a new perspective
in order to overcome its poisonous power.
First, we must admit that we are angry. When someone asks you "Are you upset?" there is no use in denying it. Be with your emotions in order to let them go.
Next, look at yourself. You create the anger in your mind, regardless of any outer happenings.
You made a concious (or subconscious) decision to get heated.
Ask yourself why.
Why?
The ego loves anger. It helps you to justify those feelings, and even helps feed the fire to grow those feelings.
We must learn how to tame the ego.
Let those angry thoughts flow right out of your mind, rather than chasing after them.
Give yourself time to tame the anger.
Practice self-awareness, and pay attention to your triggers.
My mantra today:
I will pay attention to my emotions. I will react patiently and lovingly.
There is no use in denying it.
Buddhism philosophy can teach us a thing or two about anger.
Anger is considered one of three poisons,
the other two being ignorance and greed.
We can never expect ourselves to stay in a constant state of bliss.
Eventually, we will experience anger.
We must learn to handle the anger with a new perspective
in order to overcome its poisonous power.
First, we must admit that we are angry. When someone asks you "Are you upset?" there is no use in denying it. Be with your emotions in order to let them go.
Next, look at yourself. You create the anger in your mind, regardless of any outer happenings.
You made a concious (or subconscious) decision to get heated.
Ask yourself why.
Why?
The ego loves anger. It helps you to justify those feelings, and even helps feed the fire to grow those feelings.
We must learn how to tame the ego.
Let those angry thoughts flow right out of your mind, rather than chasing after them.
Give yourself time to tame the anger.
Practice self-awareness, and pay attention to your triggers.
My mantra today:
I will pay attention to my emotions. I will react patiently and lovingly.
“Conquer anger by non-anger. Conquer evil by good. Conquer miserliness by
liberality. Conquer a liar by truthfulness.” (Dhammapada, v. 233)
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