before you fix your lips to complain,
before you lash out in anger,
before you start talking smack about a person, circumstance or situation,
before you decide to choose violence —
think about it.
in this moment, what is my anger accomplishing?
sure, it’s a fitting reaction to have right now + trust, others may understand + even justify your anger, but really say to yourself:
i notice my anger in this moment, what is it telling me about what I’m thinking in this moment? is this truly how i want to feel right now? if not, what steps can i take to release this feeling + embrace acceptance + get back to a place of equanimity?
because anger is fleeting.
in fact, all feelings are.
when the moment passes + your blood ceases to boil, you have other options to pursue in your life.
you can choose differently than the moment presents.
you can choose to objectively see the situation + from there, determine where you want go + what you want to do.
you can choose to not take offense to what has happened + let it go.
you can choose to see beyond the moment + not allow your anger to get the best of you.
all i’m saying is that you have options, fam.
you can choose to keep seeing red + allow that to taint your vision,
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you can also choose to see life through a clearer, more intentional lens that searches for solutions rather than excuses to stay in a feeling that doesn’t serve you in this moment.
give yourself a chance to choose a different path for your life,
one that honors who you are at your core + supports your best efforts in living a rich + fulfilling life.
be you, be dope!
Phylicia Sadsarin
Mindset Coach
journal prompt(s) for today:
how to recenter your calm when you experience anger?