For your consideration……
Today talks about anger. We certainly are entitled to anger when we are wronged, when our expectations are disregarded, when we are treated with disrespect etc. Anger is a normal and healthy response.
We are asked what we want to do about it? We are angry. So what now? What caused our anger may or may not have been in our control. What we do with the anger is totally in our control.
Do we walk away seething? Do we confront the issue head on? We have to judge the pros and cons and choose our battles accordingly. This is the first step in regaining control.
Even more important is what we do after. Whether we have addressed the situation or not, we hold the anger. What do we do with it? Whether we were in the right or wrong, does not matter. Anger is negative and holding on to it is not good for us. Grudges are not good for us.
So what do we do? Some people say what they have to say and then let their anger go. That is a skill. Most of us can do that sometimes but not always.
We are reminded today to simply notice. Stop and pay attention to those angry or disappointed feelings we have and take action on them. We need to ask ourselves the why? Why can’t we just let it go? What in us is so attached to it?
When we understand it, we can control it and then release it. Anger has a purpose and is good. Holding on to anger is the problem.
Affirm your right to the anger. It has done its job. You understand. Now you can let it go. Let it go through meditation or prayer. You can write an affirmation and keep it with you for a while. Or you can write the anger down, bless it and then burn it letting it go.
That is the HOPE. And so it is.
Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take…..
-Meditate/pray……know your feelings.
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.
-Take control of what you need to let go.
What made me smile yesterday……
-An exceptional 3rd grade class.
-Sunshine and brilliant snow.
-Kids playing in it.
-Great emails from Alex.
Love, Blessings and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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