Anger and Compassion
KAMAL JAIN
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Why is there so much anger, rage, violence in our lives today? All religions advise us to overcome anger and learn to forgive. Anger breeds hatred, fanning the flames of revenge.We are unable to forgive because we hold on to resentment.We first need some time and space to let go either to forgive or be forgiven. The moment we are prepared and able to forgive, we feel liberated from the experience of bitterness. Forgiveness marks our freedom from all the negativity we have been nurturing as a result of our unforgiving heart.
Why should we forgive? Nobody is ever truly bad. No situation is ever without a brighter side. There is always a flip side.By forgiving, we are creating a whole new experience. We can finally move on. It enables us to heal. Forgiving the person does not excuse the act; it just brings about peace and understanding. A more helpful question would be how we can better understand to put the situation in proper perspective. The emotional foundation of compassion is needed to erect the temple of forgiveness. Compassion can bring about a paradigm shift in transforming anger into forgiveness.
Mindfulness is another quality that enables us to be watchful of our thoughts, feelings and activities for greater understanding. Compassion does not stop us from holding the person accountable. It simply means we understand the root of the problem instead of looking only at surface behaviour.This way , we find productive and long-term solutions that leads us to blissfulness.
Why should we forgive? Nobody is ever truly bad. No situation is ever without a brighter side. There is always a flip side.By forgiving, we are creating a whole new experience. We can finally move on. It enables us to heal. Forgiving the person does not excuse the act; it just brings about peace and understanding. A more helpful question would be how we can better understand to put the situation in proper perspective. The emotional foundation of compassion is needed to erect the temple of forgiveness. Compassion can bring about a paradigm shift in transforming anger into forgiveness.
Mindfulness is another quality that enables us to be watchful of our thoughts, feelings and activities for greater understanding. Compassion does not stop us from holding the person accountable. It simply means we understand the root of the problem instead of looking only at surface behaviour.This way , we find productive and long-term solutions that leads us to blissfulness.
