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Today’s Poem: A Poison Tree by William Blake

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A Poison Tree

William Blake

I was angry with my friend:
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.

And I watered it in fears
Night and morning with my tears,
And I sunned it with smiles
And with soft deceitful wiles.

And it grew both day and night,
Till it bore an apple bright,
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine, –

And into my garden stole
When the night had veiled the pole;
In the morning, glad, I see
My foe outstretched beneath the tree.

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Health Fact: Two Important Health Reasons to Let Go of Anger

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Anger Can Weaken the Immune System:

Research has shown that anger can have a significant impact on the immune system. Frequent anger can lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of the immune response, making the body more susceptible to infections and illnesses. This is due to the fact that anger triggers the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which, over time, can suppress immune function.

Anger Can Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Problems:

While it is well-known that stress and anxiety can affect heart health, anger specifically can be a critical risk factor for cardiovascular issues. Episodes of intense anger have been linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. The surge of stress hormones during anger episodes can increase heart rate and blood pressure, potentially leading to damage to blood vessels and the heart over time.

Health Fact: Do You Really Want to Get Angry?

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Anger Can Increase Your Risk of Cardiovascular Problems: While it’s well-known that chronic stress can affect heart health, the specific impact of anger is less commonly discussed. Episodes of intense anger can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure, which, over time, can contribute to the development of hypertension, heart disease, and even increase the risk of heart attacks. The repeated strain on the cardiovascular system from frequent anger can have long-term detrimental effects on heart health.

Today’s Thought: What is the Source of Your Anger

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“Anybody can become angry, that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, and to the right degree, and at the right time, and for the right purpose, and in the right way, that is not within everybody’s power, that is not easy.” – Aristotle

NOTE: Aristotle had it right when he spoke about anger. Anger can be a useful emotion when used in the right way, at the the right time, with the right purpose, and with the right people. How do you manage your anger? Can you hold it in check or do you tend to “Fly off the handle?” When you become angry do you recognize the source of your anger? Is the direction of your anger accurate? Or, is the direction of your anger an exercise in letting off steam from a personal setback. Anger is complicated. If we’re wise and honest with ourselves we can use anger in ways that produces a positive outcome. If we’re not wise, we may be emotionally injuring the people we care most about.

Episode 60:Grieving, freed from the Grip of Anger

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In Episode 60 of my podcast, Journey from Grief to Healing, I talk about my struggle with anger and how I moved away from anger to wholeness. I learned that anger and healing can’t co-exist.

You can listen to Episode 60 on your favorite podcasting app or click here for Episode 60.

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Episode 12: My Prayers Went Unanswered and My Grieving Went on Unabated

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Episode 12 from my Podcast: Journey from Grief to Healing M wants me to journal about unanswered prayers. I knew I was angry with God for letting Babe die. I didn’t realize how angry I felt. This journal was difficult for me to write. I knew it had to be done. I couldn’t continue to stuff my anger.

This poscast is available on all podcast venues or you can listen to it here:

https://raycalabrese.podbean.com/e/episode-12-my-prayers-went-unanswered-and-my-grieving-went-on-unabated/

Episode 10: My Grieving and Suffering was Fueled by the Anger I Held Against the Hospital

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Episode 10 from my Podcast: Journey From Grief to Healing. This was a tough journal entry. It opened up many raw wounds. I recalled my experiences with doctors and hospital administrators who cared more about financial status than about patients. The real heroes for me were the RN’s and CMA’s who were overworked and underpaid. My grieving andf suffering were open wounds.
You can listen to this episode on any podcast app. You can also click on the following link to listen to it.
https://raycalabrese.podbean.com/e/episode-10-my-grieving-and-suffering-was-impacted-by-the-anger-held-against-the-hospital/

Episode 9: The Grieving Process. Journaling Helps Me To Release My Anger

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Episode 9 from my Podcast: Journey From Grief to Healing. My journaling continues to be hard but necessary work during my grieving journey. In Episode 9 I try to release the anger I felt toward the doctors who were treating Babe. I realize that holding onto the anger has one victim and the victim is me. You can listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast app or click on this link to listen to it now:
https://raycalabrese.podbean.com/e/episode-9-the-grieving-process-journaling-helps-me-to-release-my-anger/

Thinking Out Loud – Let Go of Anger & Resentment

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Today’s Thinking Out Loud reflection is on Aesop’s Fable, The Farmer and the Fox. Aesop’s Fables is available for free download here.

The Fable

“A Farmer was greatly annoyed by a Fox, which came prowling about

his yard at night and carried off his fowls. So he set a trap for

him and caught him; and in order to be revenged upon him, he tied a

bunch of tow to his tail and set fire to it and let him go. As

ill-luck would have it, however, the Fox made straight for the

fields where the corn was standing ripe and ready for cutting. It

quickly caught fire and was all burnt up, and the Farmer lost all

his harvest.”

Note: Getting even is a strategy that hurts the person seeking revenge as much as it hurts the person on the receiving end of the revenge seeker’s anger. Holding on to past hurts creates a field where resentments fester and often spill over into harmful actions. The field produces an array of harmful emotions and physical problems. Letting go of past hurts and resentments leads to a more peaceful and happy life.

Thinking Out Loud ~ We’re Better Together. A Lesson from Aesop’s Fables

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Today’s Thinking Out Loud reflection is on Aesop’s Fable, The Lion and The Three Bulls. Aesop’s Fables is available for free download here.

The Fable

“Three Bulls were grazing in a meadow, and were watched by a

Lion, who longed to capture and devour them, but who felt that he

was no match for the three so long as they kept together. So he

began by false whispers and malicious hints to foment jealousies

and distrust among them. This stratagem succeeded so well that ere

long the Bulls grew cold and unfriendly, and finally avoided each

other and fed each one by himself apart. No sooner did the Lion see

this than he fell upon them one by one and killed them in turn.”

Note: Disputes happen. If we’re not careful we can let an angry word drive us apart. I’ve witnessed good friends stop speaking because of some foolish event. I’ve seen families split apart because there was no forgiveness. I’ve seen people protect their grudges with more strength than they would protect a loved one. It doesn’t make sense of many levels. To my way of thinking peace is better than war. Love is better than hate. Forgiveness is better than holding tightly to a grudge. We’re better together and the more we are together and expand our circles, the better we’ll be.

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