5 ways to stop being angry and forgive
Posted on: February 5, 2011
Sometimes inspiration isn’t about creating an amazing feeling – it’s about letting go of the blocks that stand in our way. One of them… grudges. Anger. Negativity. Now, there’s nothing inherently wrong with anger – it’s about getting in touch with our own power. But it can get in the way of being happy and in touch with our inner love. Here are some ideas.
- Picture them as a small child, hurt, not knowing what to do.
- Take your image of that person and imagine it’s a million miles away, growing smaller and smaller.
- Spend time loving and appreciating yourself.
- Know that someone’s actions have little to do with you – they’re how we were trained to react.
- Invite them to the world you want to live in. Talk to them. Tell them what you’d like to be there in your relationship.
3 Responses to "5 ways to stop being angry and forgive"
February 5, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Yes, I’ve known a shorter version of that – thanks for the full megillah, it’s a good one!
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February 5, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Love this, Jonathan; these are so real and useful and powerful!
If you haven’t checked it out: “ReSurfacing” by Harry Palmer (Avatar Course) he has a great compassion exercise. (not specifically about anger, but you know, they’re always related some how. 🙂
Step 1
With attention on the person: “Just like me, this person is seeking some happiness for his/her life.”
Step 2
With attention on the person: “Just like me, this person is trying to avoid suffering in his/her life.”
Step 3
With attention on the person: “Just like me, this person has known sadness, loneliness and despair.”
Step 4
With attention on the person: “Just like me, this person is seeking to fulfill his/her needs.”
Step 5
With attention on the person: “Just like me, this person is learning about life.”