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  • February 5, 2014 at 2:02 pm #50375
    Alyx
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    In reply to Matt

    “Buddha taught that anger is like a hot ember we pick up with the intention of throwing it at a person. All this pressure builds, and we grab onto some ideas such as “she is such a controlling, uncaring bitch, I hope she rots” and imagine terrible things, feeling they would bring justice, balance to the world for all the pain we’re in. But it just isn’t so, it isn’t her that is being punished, its you. The festering, the bitterness, it is all inside you, harming you, dimming your precious light. As you hold onto that hot ember, it is your hand being burned”

    I realise that I’m a visual / kinasthetic person and this description of anger is another fantastic metaphor which really helps me put my feelings into perspective.

    Thank you 🙂

    February 4, 2014 at 12:55 pm #50277
    Alyx
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    Dear Matt,

    Thank you so so much for your kind, thoughtful and inspiring words. I smiled at the idea of being in my own peaceful space with birds and bunnies all around me no matter where I was. I’m going to practice using that imagery. I’ll also look at the metta meditation on youtube. You inspired me to research going back to do some meditation classes near me today too.

    I downloaded the free screensaver “All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think – we become” (Buddah) and it very much relates to the safe space you spoke about so I can really relate to what you’ve said today.

    Thank you once again I can’t begin to get across how your words have affected me. You are so kind and wise. Sending lots of blessings to the soul.

    And thank you Liz, hope you find what you are looking for. It takes a lot to dig deep but really helps when you get such kindness from others. 🙂

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