Understanding Anger
Don’t Delude Yourself About Your Anger
If you have problems managing your anger, it is important that you recognize the problem, and that you are committed to positive change, and to learning how work more skillfully with the energy of anger. For many people who suffer… Read the full post
Reconnecting with the Heart
At the center of our emotional being which is our heart, we human beings are a unique combination of open tenderness and courageous strength. These two go together and when we are in touch with our inner dimensions, we have… Read the full post
The Center of the Universe
A characteristic attitude found in people with anger management issues is thinking we are the center of the universe. We develop this mindset partly because we are raised in a culture of ‘individualism’, where community, family, and connections with other… Read the full post
Non Violent Communication: The Power of Needs
According to the principles of Nonviolent Communication, when we experience anger it is because there is some basic need that is not being met*. It could be a need for being understood, a need to be received and respected, a… Read the full post
The Wisdom of Uncertainty
Let’s face it, life is not a neat and tidy affair. Everything is changing all the time, and try as we may we often have very little say in outcome of our efforts. We can choose what we do with… Read the full post
Anger and Karma
In order to help us understand how we got to be who we are, let’s take a look at the teachings on karmic cause and effect. These teachings say that our current state of affairs in life is a result… Read the full post
We’re All Unique in Our Anger
How easily people move through anger management difficulties will vary widely from person to person. For some, the process moves relatively quickly and with a few months of dedicated process work, they no longer find anger is giving them problems…. Read the full post
Tibetan Buddhist Understanding of Anger
Buddhist meditation practice is a laboratory where, for centuries people have explored the depths of the human mind, including emotions, psychological processes, and physical feelings. All this meditation has given rise to a deep understanding of mind and the human condition…. Read the full post
The Nature of Anger
Anger is a form of energy. Before we act anger out and before we suppress it, anger is a free flowing energetic formation. This natural energy arises when our integrity or the integrity of other people or situations are threatened…. Read the full post
The Message in Anger
At a very basic level, anger is an intelligent response to some kind of perceived threat or unfavorable circumstances. The first instant of anger is a moment of clarity that sees, “This isn’t right.” Anger is a form of intelligence… Read the full post
