Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
2274: Get Better at Dealing with Anger by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Compassion and Mindfulness
12 Aug 2024
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2274: Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares practical strategies for dealing with anger by understanding its root causes and learning to respond with compassion and mindfulness. By recognizing the stories we create in our minds and practicing mindfulness, we can transform our reactions and build healthier relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://zenhabits.net/angry Quotes to ponder: "Now I can catch the frustration much sooner, and have found strategies that help me calm down, find compassion, even talk to them with understanding and love." "The story keeps us angry, even if the initial pain goes away, because it keeps making the wound fresh." "Send them some loving kindness as well, with the same wish, 'May they find an end to their pain; may they find peace; may they find happiness and joy.' Repeat it several times." Episode references: Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness: https://www.amazon.com/Lovingkindness-Revolutionary-Happiness-Sharon-Salzberg/dp/157062903X Mindfulness in Plain English: https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-English-Bhante-Henepola-Gunaratana/dp/0861719069 The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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