It’s near impossible to be simultaneously curious and angry. What’s one thing you want to try the next time your anger bubbles to the surface? What cue will you use to kick off this new release?
The hard part is that it as much for us as it is for them. Being angry let's someone live, rent free, among our limited ability to pay attention to the world. There is something to phrase, like water off a ducks back that rings true for these moments and situations.
I recently had a moment where my anger toward another was so immense that I felt surprise.
Typically, I go into shutdown mode when I'm angry. I separate myself from the person and situation so I can take a breather.
Thankfully when I experienced my recent anger, I didn't need to separate myself from the person or situation because they live far away and I didn't have to deal with them. But now, after the fact, I can evaluate what I want to go differently the next time. I'd like to explore the feeling more and reflect on things, perhaps through journaling.
I've been thinking about this so much. Jesus' commandments, as simple as they may seem, they're honestly incredibly difficult. Loving my neighbor seems easy until I remember my neighbor includes those who persecute me. I have to pray for them? While they loathe me? To love thy neighbor seems so simple yet is so sacred.
The hard part is that it as much for us as it is for them. Being angry let's someone live, rent free, among our limited ability to pay attention to the world. There is something to phrase, like water off a ducks back that rings true for these moments and situations.
I recently had a moment where my anger toward another was so immense that I felt surprise.
Typically, I go into shutdown mode when I'm angry. I separate myself from the person and situation so I can take a breather.
Thankfully when I experienced my recent anger, I didn't need to separate myself from the person or situation because they live far away and I didn't have to deal with them. But now, after the fact, I can evaluate what I want to go differently the next time. I'd like to explore the feeling more and reflect on things, perhaps through journaling.
I've been thinking about this so much. Jesus' commandments, as simple as they may seem, they're honestly incredibly difficult. Loving my neighbor seems easy until I remember my neighbor includes those who persecute me. I have to pray for them? While they loathe me? To love thy neighbor seems so simple yet is so sacred.