“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

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Anger.

I’m angry.

The anger feels wrong.

I want to let it go but I can’t.

I can try to escape, but that won’t help.

No matter how far I run, I can’t run from myself.

I don’t want to run. There are people who need me.

Knowing that someone needs me makes me feel good.

I can’t help them if I’m angry but I can help them when I’m not.

I can think about their needs so I won’t be focused on my anger.

I know that I can help them, but first I have to calm down.

If I know how to help them, I can give them something.

Giving them something will also make me feel better.

I will be less angry if I’m not focused on myself.

Giving helps people I love and I want to help.

Giving helps me feel better.

I want to feel better.

I’m not angry.

Giving.

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It may seem backward, but giving can help get rid of anger. I hope this helps anyone who feels angry.

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