Shaila Catherine speaks about aversion and anger in meditation practice. We don’t need to judge ourselves for being angry; in practice, we see the anger and investigate aversion or anger as suffering.
A note from Sean
When we are caught in rage, sometimes the greatest thing we can do is pause. Feel it. Breathe with it. Allow it to be here, and sense into what is underneath it. Often there is fear or grief under the anger.
Try this today. The next time irritation shows up, even a small amount, stop for three breaths. Find it in your body: the jaw, the hands, the belly, any heat. Name it plainly, such as “anger” or “irritation,” and feel it without trying to fix it. Unclench your hands. Then decide what to do next.
Keep going: Mindfulness for Anger: 3 Mindfulness Exercises for Anger and Transforming Anger.
This suits anyone who judges themselves for getting angry. If your anger is tied to trauma or to something unsafe right now, go gently, and keep your eyes open if that helps. Stop when you need to.
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