Anger
by Thich Nhat Hanh
Anger as a crying baby to be held, not expressed or suppressed: mindful breathing, the peace treaty, speaking from calm. Practical for relationships and a counterweight to venting culture.
Read it if…
you want to handle anger without exploding or stuffing it.
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Skip it if…
you want cognitive techniques.
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Three things you will actually use
- Hold anger like a baby.
- Do not act while it burns.
- Speak when calm; write if you cannot.
Do this first
When angry, go back to your breath for ten cycles before speaking.
Our verdict
Anger, held.
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