Who do we keep on
that anger hook?
Sometimes our
parents or siblings… old boyfriends or girlfriends, a rotten teacher, even that
neighbor down the hall who was too loud late last night.
We are angry with
them - righteous anger - so what's wrong with that?
Think about the
body posture that goes with anger - clenched jaw, gritted teeth, tight muscles…
ouch!
And, they are not the ones with these
symptoms, are they?
Not to mention the
surge or adrenaline and that constant reiteration - out loud or in our heads of
all these 'wrongs'!
It's not about pretending
that everything's fine. It's okay to get
angry when someone steps over the line.
BUT...
Holding on to that
anger, keeping it going, causes too much stress!
DANCE WITH IT! EXPERIENTIAL APPS
An opportunity to
experiment with some fun ideas…
There are as many
ways to let go as there are cultures… and maybe even people!
Many traditional
cultures have a built in mechanism for forgiving and letting go - of yourself,
and of others.
The idea is that holding
on to the 'wrongs' on either side of this equation creates imbalance.
In these cultures being
in balance - with the Earth, with yourself and with others leads to harmony and
well being.
Borrow a traditional
ritual or create one that works for you!
Check out some
options:
Imaginary dialogs
Fantasy revenge
Remember: As you let go, see the other person for who
they are and take care of yourself moving forward!
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