Thank you for this post Tasha. Although with years of practice I am often less reactive in the moment, this reminder offers such important guidance. First, to pause and recognize the anger. Then, to allow it to be and explore it. Finally, to consider how I might respond (including not responding). At this time, my greatest struggle with rage is at the horrific and catastrophic dismantling of our democracy. Although I mostly channel the anger into activism, sometimes when I’m alone I just explode. Baby step by baby step, sitting in practice every day.
I definitely hear this. The pause, the presence, the baby steps, the explosive solo rage moments...being with anger is really like learning to dance with a really erratic dance partner 😩 Thanks for your practice, your activism, and your very self aware existential screaming. 😅❤️
Okay. So, I put this meditation in my Google Calendar with three reminders, and I finally started my ADHD medication again today. I will not miss this one! 😂♥️🙏
This connection between art and anger is so deeply true, and I’m glad you’re pointing it out because we often laude the empathetic side of art but we don’t mention the heat of anger that’s been released into vivid clarity…Reminds me of my mentor in grad school, a novelist who surprised us all when she said she wrote out of desire for revenge :) and then I realized that revenge was an excellent motivation for making art.
Same for me. I just journaled this morning 5 reasons why I hate my life at this time and have so much anger! This helps a lot. Much gratitude to you Tasha!
Twenty minutes ago I sat across the table from a pressure-cooker teenager... what a timely guide your high school teacher was! I currently just sit with his angst, as a calm listener/witness/space holding, but I will try on the flame metaphor next time. And your words are also reminder to myself, that anger doesn't have to be as monstrous and scary as it sometimes feels. Thank you Tasha xx
Thank you for this post Tasha. Although with years of practice I am often less reactive in the moment, this reminder offers such important guidance. First, to pause and recognize the anger. Then, to allow it to be and explore it. Finally, to consider how I might respond (including not responding). At this time, my greatest struggle with rage is at the horrific and catastrophic dismantling of our democracy. Although I mostly channel the anger into activism, sometimes when I’m alone I just explode. Baby step by baby step, sitting in practice every day.
I definitely hear this. The pause, the presence, the baby steps, the explosive solo rage moments...being with anger is really like learning to dance with a really erratic dance partner 😩 Thanks for your practice, your activism, and your very self aware existential screaming. 😅❤️
Okay. So, I put this meditation in my Google Calendar with three reminders, and I finally started my ADHD medication again today. I will not miss this one! 😂♥️🙏
I would argue that the “gets tackled on the lawn by the principal” way is equally cinematic :D
lmaooo you're such a screenwriter 🤣
Guilty as charged :D
This connection between art and anger is so deeply true, and I’m glad you’re pointing it out because we often laude the empathetic side of art but we don’t mention the heat of anger that’s been released into vivid clarity…Reminds me of my mentor in grad school, a novelist who surprised us all when she said she wrote out of desire for revenge :) and then I realized that revenge was an excellent motivation for making art.
Same for me. I just journaled this morning 5 reasons why I hate my life at this time and have so much anger! This helps a lot. Much gratitude to you Tasha!
I totally respect this "5 Reasons" journaling session - honestly, sometimes, you just gotta name it. 🙏🏽❤️
This is a timely post for me, Tasha, as I’ve been angry all morning and churning with it. Thank you for the water images. Thanks for your support.
Yup! Sometimes we just gotta churn away and see what emerges! Glad the images helped. Sending you some spaciousness in the storm ❤️
Twenty minutes ago I sat across the table from a pressure-cooker teenager... what a timely guide your high school teacher was! I currently just sit with his angst, as a calm listener/witness/space holding, but I will try on the flame metaphor next time. And your words are also reminder to myself, that anger doesn't have to be as monstrous and scary as it sometimes feels. Thank you Tasha xx