There is a difference between releasing emotions like anger, grief, disappointment and feeding them.
Release comes from legitimate expression. Feeding comes from exaggeration.
Anger as it releases seeks oxygen. Other grievances, multiplier factors.
That's where non reaction works
Release comes from legitimate expression. Feeding comes from exaggeration.
Anger as it releases seeks oxygen. Other grievances, multiplier factors.
That's where non reaction works
It can be little tricky, but the best way to cope is to
allow the feeling to emerge by acknowledging it.
yet disallowing its growth by not reacting to it.
it's a middle path to walk.
I see you, anger, but you don't get to control me or define me.
allow the feeling to emerge by acknowledging it.
yet disallowing its growth by not reacting to it.
it's a middle path to walk.
I see you, anger, but you don't get to control me or define me.
when anger gets unlimited expression it becomes bigger than its originating event/cicrcumstance.
part of the process of contemplation is keeping our valid feelings of disappointment, regret, anger, proportionate.
catastrophization feeds.
non reactive observation releases
part of the process of contemplation is keeping our valid feelings of disappointment, regret, anger, proportionate.
catastrophization feeds.
non reactive observation releases
a good way to keep the proportion is to work with others on their grief or anger. when you witness others through terrible events in their lives 'the worst thing that could have ever happened to me' quickly isn't. the incidence falls into a relative scale and finds its place.
outwardness counter balances inwardness.
if the inside of your head is really bad right now, try to give outwardly what you wished you were receiving to those in a worse condition. it's quite soothing and projects a sense of control over the missing emotion.
if the inside of your head is really bad right now, try to give outwardly what you wished you were receiving to those in a worse condition. it's quite soothing and projects a sense of control over the missing emotion.
Vajrayana has a meditation called Tonglen.
In Tonglen you take in the grief and anger of others as you breathe in, and you send out your compassion, dedicate your merit as you breathe out.
(Traditional rituals prior fortify you against ill effects).
In Tonglen you take in the grief and anger of others as you breathe in, and you send out your compassion, dedicate your merit as you breathe out.
(Traditional rituals prior fortify you against ill effects).
Even a few moments of this is transformative. You don't even need to do it as a meditation. Just contemplate it. The grief of others, their pain, their sorrows. And just sending them good thoughts.
The whole world is suffering in ways that are emotional, mental and material.
The whole world is suffering in ways that are emotional, mental and material.
Bodhicitta is the impulse for the awakened mind but it is also the impulse to send compassion, help, aid, for those suffering.
May all be free of suffering.
To witness the suffering of the world and wish them release is the kindest thing you can do for your own pain.
May all be free of suffering.
To witness the suffering of the world and wish them release is the kindest thing you can do for your own pain.
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