“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it–always.” Mahatma Gandhi
Reflections: Let That Anger Go…
Let That Anger Go by eof
Let That Anger Go
Before it finds a home here
In a wintry heart…
Let that Anger Go
Before the tides return to shore
Debris on my face…
My dear blog friend Amira at Mindblur wrote a powerful piece that got me thinking about all the things that used to piss me off and make me so angry… And I thank Amira for the reminder and courage to share; as speaking the truth has power… and is never easy. Plus, it empowers us all. My haiku/poem speaks to those emotions around anger and their impact… Letting go is best.
“Let us not look not back in anger, or forward with fear, but around in awareness.” James Thurber
Reflections: Let That Anger Go…
Let that Anger Go
Hate leaves marks on the hater
Raging birds retreat…
Let that Anger Go
Ancient wounds have not used me
The soul has moved on…
Over the years, I raged about injustice, inequities, all the isms, prejudice, betrayals, deceptions and denials, the sanctimonious self serving despots, and more, and found that, with time, I had to let that stuff go. I just had to come to terms with the fact that countering hate with hate is self defeating. Only evil can come of it and when we wish to live in a just world, we must make equanimity paramount in our lives. It is not easy, but it is worth fighting for. Humor helps too…
“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Reflections: Let That Anger Go…
Let that Anger Go
For fear it leaves ugly marks
Etched on our faces…
Let that Anger Go
The minaret bears witness
Secret crimes exposed…
Sure, there are things that annoy me still, but I see them for what they are, temporary distractions, then move on. If there are things that need to be addressed, address them. If there are things that linger, surrender them to a higher power and trust that eventually they will dissipate. There is no doubt in my mind that there is much in the world to make many of us mad on a daily basis, but we can counter it by choosing to invoke and see the good in humanity. More below
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” Mahatma Gandhi
Reflections: Let That Anger Go…
Let that Anger Go
The wicked man is exposed
Vultures linger near…
Let that Anger Go
Happiness will not grow there
Healing dove, peace, peace…
I still believe there is more good on this planet than evil; the good sustains the planet even as those who embrace darkness battle the light bearers. No preaching here, this is just the way of the world we all inhabit. Enough said… Let that anger go! Have a spectacular day! You are already a blessing to others. What are your thoughts? Do you hold anger in? Are there situations that still upset you? Which aspect of the haiku speaks to you? What emotion would you like me to try/add to the haiku? Do share! Thank you.
*Please bear with me as I catch up on your blogs and commenting… I’m back on track with reading and responding to your blogs; albeit at a slow pace. Thank you all for your patience!
Positive Motivation Tip: Anger consumes anyone that holds onto it… let go.
PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photos: Anger, Raiva, via Wikipedia, Anger by ZorinDenu, Anger by anyone123, via Flickr or my personal photos.
Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
Positive Kismet
Nice post! When I am mad at someone, I have discovered that I allow them free rent in my head. You are right! Let it go. Thank you for this post.
Shannon- The Urbangrizzly
Hi Shannon,
Thank you for your feedback! It’s not easy to let the anger go but, with practice we can do it… and it’s worth the effort and the healing that takes place.
Eliz