Anger
Sri Chinmoy
Anger says:
“I can destroy
The whole world.”
Peace says:
“Not when I work
Inside you.
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Feeling Good Tip
Is It Time to Stop Manufacturing Challenges?
Every species on our wonderful planet has to daily prove it is hardier than the challenges it faces. It’s the way it is. We can’t manufacture a challenge-less life. Sometimes, we go out of our way to create challenges that don’t have a right to exist. For example, we ‘tell someone off.’ We buy too much on credit. We indulge ourselves in unhealthy practices. The list goes on. We can feel a lot better if we stop creating challenges for ourselves and focus solely on the challenges that are part of living. When facing life’s challenges, never quit. Never give up. Always stay strong.
Feel Good Tip of the Day ~ Don’t Get Tricked by the Headlines
Information rushes at us at incredible speed. I get my news and information from Internet sources. When I review my online news sources my first filter is the headline. If the headlines has the words “could happen” or “might happen” I skip them. They’re not real, so why get worked up. I read a headline this morning that told me, “you should be worried too.” My first thought, ‘yah, right! I’m going to worry over something over which I have no control.” Many news sources write headlines that elicit an extreme emotion such as anger or fear. Don’t let them trick you. Ignore them. You’ll fell a heck of lot better.
Feel Good Tip of the Day ~ Don’t Waste a Moment Being Angry
Feeling hurt? Shake it off and move on. Don’t waste a moment on anger, retaliating, or ruminating, I saw a lecture where the speaker asked, ‘How would you react if you visited someone who was sick in bed in the hospital and the sick person made an insensitive remark toward you?” The speaker suggested most would simply blow it off and attribute it to the person being sick. The speaker suggested the person who hurt our feelings is sick otherwise he/she wouldn’t have made the remark. That helped me to let go of the desire to strike back or think about it incident. Try it. Anger isn’t worth it.
Positive Thought for Today ~ An Act of Kindness is an Act of Healing
“Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.”
NOTE: Kindness heals, it binds wounds, and releases the grip anger holds on us. Each time we act kindly toward another we act as a healer. And, in the same act, the healer is also healed.
Feeling Good Tip for Today ~ Put a Leash on the Tongue
The relationships we create are our connection to humanity. Our relationships are treasures to be be guarded. Especially the relationships that are close to us. Don’t say today that tomorrow you’ll regret you said it. When anger grabs hold of our tongue, nothing good can come from it. It’s difficult to restrain our emotions in a heated moment. I’ve witnessed families splitting because of angry words. I’ve witnessed good friends turning their backs on each other and never speaking again. All because of words spoken in a heated moment. In most cases, it was something that could have been worked through. The relationship is far more important than a momentary vent of emotions.
Power Thought of the Day ~ Let Go of the Anger and Hate
“Hate brings me to my knees, love gets me on my feet.” Andre Agassi
NOTE: It’s a proven fact, anger and hate hurt the person who is angry and hates more than it does the object of their anger and hatred. Why punish one’s self? A better choice is to forgive and move on. The more we allow love to enter our thoughts and life, the happier we are and the happier are those who connect with us.
Feeling Good Tip of the Day ~ Is It Time to Declutter?
Let Go of What Isn’t Essential
Decluttering sounds like a big project, but setting aside just 20 minutes a week can have a big impact. What can you do in 20 minutes? Lots. Set a timer on your phone and take 15 minutes to tidy up a specific area of one room — say, your closet or that out-of-control junk drawer. Put everything in its place and toss or give away any extra clutter that’s not serving you anymore. Keep a designated box for giveaways to make things a little easier (and avoid creating more clutter).Use the remaining 5 minutes to do a quick walk through your living space, putting away whatever stray items end up in your path. You can do this trick once a week, once a day, or anytime you feel like your space is getting out of control.
Note: Decluttering around your office, home, or apartment will help you to feel better. Think about decluttering your mind. Let go of other people’s business. Let go of things you can’t change. Let go of anger and resentments. You’ll add ten years to your life.
Health Tip of the Day ~ The Dark Side of Anger
What Happens to Your Body When Anger Becomes Excessive
Here are ways that anger can hurt our health:
- Increases Stress: When we’re angry, our bodies go into a “fight or flight” response, which increases our heart rate, blood pressure, and the production of stress hormones like cortisol. Chronic anger can lead to prolonged stress, which can increase the risk of many health problems, such as heart disease, depression, and anxiety.
- Weakens Immune System: Chronic anger and stress can also weaken our immune system, making us more susceptible to illnesses and infections.
- Affects Relationships: Uncontrolled anger can damage relationships with family, friends, and coworkers, leading to social isolation, loneliness, and feelings of frustration or helplessness.
- Impairs Decision Making: When we’re angry, our ability to think logically and make rational decisions is impaired, which can lead to poor choices, such as impulsive behavior, substance abuse, or risky behaviors.
- Can Lead to Physical Violence: Uncontrolled anger can escalate to physical violence, causing injuries, and long-term health consequences.
Manage anger in healthy ways by practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation, exercising regularly, seeking support from a therapist or support group, and learning healthy communication and problem-solving skills.
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Today’s Poem ~ Anger
Anger
Sri Chinmoy
Anger says:
“I can destroy
The whole world.”
Peace says:
“Not when I work
Inside you.
