From the Abbot

It seems that there is a great deal of anger everywhere I have been lately. Here where I live, at the stores, even at the doctor's office. It takes very little to turn people into nasty beings, full of venom. Everyone seems to have a hair trigger. Some people do not want to let go of the anger. They just keep feeding it. Anger has its place. This type of anger, however, is not healthy. I know most of you have heard my favorite quote  "Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die." 

Well now I want to share something to help us deal with anger. It is called the Anger Mantra.

Anger Mantra

Breathing in, I know
 that anger is here.
Breathing out, I know that
 the anger is not me. 
Breathing in, I know that
 anger is unpleasant.
Breathing out, I know
 this feeling will pass.
Breathing in, I am calm.
Breathing out, I am strong
 enough to take care 
       of this anger.
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  -- Thich Nhat Hahn