ANGER

"You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger"                                               Buddha

                                                                                                 

Who, ultimately, is the victim of your anger?  Clearly, in the short term, those on the receiving end are hurt.  But what about the long term?  Unresolved anger is like a cancer.  It can destroy relationships but more significantly, it consumes the one who is angry.                                                                                                                                                  

One can become angry with the world. Anger leads to fault finding and unbridled cynicism. Angry people do not have to wait for a day of judgement.  Their anger becomes self fulfilling, reinforced by negative feedback.  Anger leads to resentment, isolation and alienation from friends, family and society.                                                                                                                                                                   

Who are you angry with?  How does your anger effect this relationship? Where do you see this anger leading to over the next few weeks and months?  Does your anger turn on yourself?                                                                                                                                                                    

Meditating and reflecting on the source and effect of your anger is part of the path towards healing.  In time, your anger will ease and self hatred will diminish.  Act on your desire to change and cultivate positive habits through regular time out to reflect.