Mastering Anger: A Buddhist Approach to Emotional Balance in Recovery
The work that we're doing as a bodhisattva, the work that we're doing on the compassion path, on the giving path, on the compassion as the absolute path, not just the compassion as the relative path, not just compassion.
Ever feel like your anger is getting the best of you, even in recovery? In this episode of 'The 12-Step Buddhist Podcast', Darren Littlejohn tackles the tricky subject of anger and its impact on our journey to sobriety. Drawing from sacred Buddhist teachings and the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Darren explores how we can confront and manage our anger rather than suppress it.
He dives into how mindfulness and meditation can help us observe our emotions without judgment, offering practical techniques to respond with empathy instead of rage. The episode also sheds light on the physical toll anger can take on our bodies and how adverse childhood experiences might be fueling this emotion. If you're looking for ways to find peace and emotional balance in your recovery, this episode provides valuable insights and tools grounded in Buddhist wisdom.
Darren's thoughtful discussion aims to help listeners cultivate a more compassionate and serene mindset, crucial for anyone navigating the complexities of addiction recovery.