(05-27-2015, 09:23 PM)Tan.rar Wrote: I can't really say, but my advice is that if you are angry, let yourself be angry. I get the sense that such emotions are less dangerous if they are expressed honestly sooner rather than later.
You certainly wouldn't want to repress it or pretend it's not there (i.e., denial). Helpful solutions are
1) to not go there in the first place. Usually these feelings arise from perceived slights to our ego. By learning to focus on the needs and suffering of the other person involved in an argument with us, for example, and seeking to resolve the conflict rather than nursing our injured ego/pride, the anger may never arise in the first place. I'm slowly getting to that point.
2) If it's too late for that in a given situation, recognizing it and finding love in its place. I sometimes follow the advice of (I don't remember if it was Ra or Quo) of intentionally exaggerating my wounded ego thoughts. This helps me notice how ridiculous they are and "get over it" quickly, at which point I can remember how to love.
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