Most people assume that anger arises from something outside themselves such as frustrating events or other people’s actions. With some reflection we come to realize that no one makes us angry. We make our selves angry. If we do not have the seed or readiness to become angry, external circumstances will not make us angry. His Holiness the Dalai Lama in his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech said that “when reason ends, then anger begins. Therefore, anger is a sign of weakness.”
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Be calm and balanced
The strength of our emotional patterns can be overwhelming. Given the right circumstances, that are not always obvious, the same patterns of anger, jealousy, pride, and attachment recur. They seem to come out of the […]
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How can we manage our anger and fear?
Often at the root of anger is fear. Gandhi thought this to be true, that fear is our worst enemy. They often go together – fear, uncertainty, doubt, discomfort, irritation, and then anger. How can […]
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One more approach to managing anger
If we are ready, let me mention one more approach to managing anger. Again, the key is early recognition of anger. Get familiar with the signs that happen in you. When you identify these, think, […]