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Turning Anger into Compassion

When I was recently wronged by a close friend, hurt by her words and actions, I felt anger rising within me. I didn’t like this feeling, and I was looking into a different approach. As emotions are energy in motion, … Continue reading

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Finding Compassion

A memory. A child, maybe 8 year-old, maybe 10 or 12; helping my dad fix one thing or another at the bathroom. He gives me an instruction, and I misunderstand what he means. My father bursts in anger, possibly calling … Continue reading

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Permission to feel

“Don’t be afraid,” “Have no fear,” “Fight your fright;” does any of these expressions sounds familiar? We heard these often as children, tried to embrace the notions as young adults, and later in life, we may find ourselves teaching these to … Continue reading

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The Anger Game

It is a curious game of the mind. A trigger brings about a wave of anger. Afterwards I watch my mind racing; like a player chasing an invisible ball, covering an elusive distance; empty miles on a treadmill. I find … Continue reading

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Watch your e-mouth

In one of my business roles I am on point to provide administrative customer support for one of my companies. As we deliver great service, rarely do I get complaints. Yet, infrequently, grievances arrive, mostly in the form of an … Continue reading

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