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Releasing Anger Through Mindful Awareness

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Mind Settle
❝A meditation practice to cultivate inner stability, openness, and clarity, letting go of anger and frustration.❞
Begin by finding a comfortable seated position, allowing your body to settle and relax. Take a few deep breaths, letting go of any tension or stress with each exhalation. Bring your attention to the present moment, noticing any sensations, thoughts, or emotions that arise without judgment.

As you sit, imagine your body like a mountain - stable, grounded, and unshakable. Feel the strength and steadiness of your posture, rooted in the earth beneath you. Breathe into this sense of stability, letting it anchor you in the here and now.

Now, bring your awareness to your heart center. Picture your heart like a vast ocean - deep, fluid, and open. Allow any feelings of anger or frustration to surface, acknowledging their presence without getting caught up in their story. Imagine these emotions as waves in the ocean of your heart, rising and falling, coming and going with each breath.

As you sit with these feelings, cultivate a sense of openness and acceptance. Just as the ocean embraces all waves, let your heart be big enough to hold all of your emotions with compassion and understanding. Breathe into any areas of tightness or resistance, softening and releasing with each exhalation.

Finally, visualize your mind like the vast, clear sky. Notice any thoughts or stories related to your anger, and imagine them as clouds passing through the spacious expanse of your awareness. Just as the sky remains unbounded and untouched by the clouds, recognize that your true nature is not defined by these passing thoughts.

As you sit, continue to cultivate this sense of stability in the body, openness in the heart, and clarity in the mind. Whenever you find yourself getting caught up in anger or frustration, return to these anchors - breathing into the mountain-like strength of your body, the ocean-like depth of your heart, and the sky-like spaciousness of your mind.

When you're ready, gently bring your attention back to the present moment. Take a few deep breaths, wiggle your fingers and toes, and slowly open your eyes. Carry this sense of inner stability, openness, and clarity with you as you move through the rest of your day, meeting any challenges or difficulties with greater ease and equanimity.

Remember, releasing anger is a practice - be patient and kind with yourself as you continue to cultivate mindful awareness in the face of difficult emotions. With time and practice, you'll find greater freedom and peace, both in your meditation and in your daily life.

Meditation Song

[verse]
Releasing anger through mindful awareness,
Take a breath, find your inner fairness.
Observe the rage, don't let it control,
Acknowledge, accept, and let it go.

[chorus]
In stillness, find stability,
Embrace openness and clarity.
As anger fades, peace takes its place,
With mindfulness, find inner grace.
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Duration
10:00 min
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Natasha Ivanova
Releasing Anger Through Mindful Awareness
Mindful Moments


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