Mindful Moments
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This post was written by Angela
on June 13, 2011 | Comments (6)
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Sometimes it seems that the best advice is submerged somewhere in this great big world, hidden among so many other words and pages already in existence. In order to bring some of that wisdom back to the surface and to allow us a moment of pause (amid often hectic lives), every so often I will offer you a Mindful Moment in the form of a quote for consideration. Pause. Ponder. Awaken.
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” – Buddha
What does this mean to you? How have you experienced what is being described? Was this something you really needed to hear today? Why?
Reader Comments
on June 15th, 2011 @ 4:34 pm
if someone has harmed me enough to raise my anger (and this has only REALLY happened one time, i’d gladly take a burn to the hand to throw the hot coal and burn their face
on June 15th, 2011 @ 10:16 pm
I needed to hear this today. I have been so out of sorts. I have been angry and anxious for days. I am frustrated by my handicap, arthritis, and not being able to do the things I WANT to do and the things, like housework, that I NEED to do. I feel like my family is taking advantage of me and not appreciating what I do for them. It seems that no matter how much I help them, they dont seem to appreciate me. It makes me feel terrible. But I dont help them for them to feel obligated. I just want to feel loved and I guess I dont right now. So I needed to hear this.
on June 17th, 2011 @ 11:34 am
Lynn, I appreciate your blunt honesty! I’m sure many can admit feeling this way at one time or another; I sure can! Still, hopefully Buddha’s wisdom can be gleaned amid anger and frustration, since regret and guilt (as well as an unfortunate ripple effect) are often unhappy outcomes of embracing our more hostile emotions.
Sue, I am sorry to hear about your frustration and am glad to hear this quote spoke to you. A spiritual teacher once told me, in these kinds of situations that get you so down, to ask how you might be fulfilling your life’s purpose as well as influencing others. Maybe this is an idea to focus on to help you through some level of your frustration. You may try reading “You Are the Answer” by Michael Tamura for more thought on this topic. I wish you well!
on June 29th, 2011 @ 2:00 pm
In one of his readings Ed Cayce said everything that happens to us is dreamed first. What do think about making a CD that programs you to interpret,remember and see your future through your dreams?