Mindfulness: Anger Alchemy

Our anger is not an enemy; it's like a raw potato. We must cook it with mindfulness, let it simmer. Just like potatoes need time on the fire, our anger needs our sustained attention. When it's ready, it transforms. Mindful breathing and walking generate the heat needed to cook our anger into understanding and compassion. It's not reserved for the enlightened; we can all do it. Treat your anger like a tender baby, not something to discard. Embrace it with care, knowing you can turn it into positive energy. Mindfulness is the fire that turns the raw into the nourishing.

May we embrace our anger with mindfulness,
knowing it can transform into understanding and compassion,
much like cooking a raw potato into nourishing food.

(adapted from: Thich Nhat Hanh, Anger)