Just by breathing deeply on your anger, you will calm it…
““Just by breathing deeply on your anger, you will calm it. You are being mindful of your anger, not suppressing it...touching it with the energy of mindfulness. You are not denying it at all. When I speak about this to psychotherapists, I have some difficulty. When I say that anger makes us suffer, they take it to mean that anger is something negative to be removed. But I always say that anger is an organic thing, like love. Anger can become love. Our compost can become a rose. If we know how to take care of our compost...Anger is the same. It can be negative when we do not know how to handle it, but if we know how to handle our anger, it can be very positive. We do not need to throw anything away," (50).””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Mindful breathing lets us observe anger without suppression, allowing transformation into constructive energy like love.
In simple terms: Breathing helps turn anger into something useful.
Key Takeaway
Observe anger, then redirect its energy.
Themes
mindfulness
emotional intelligence
transformation
compassion
Mood
peaceful
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- stress management
- meditation practice
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Buddhist psychology
neuroscience
energy flow
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it feel like to breathe into anger?
- How can you nurture the ‘compost’ of emotions?
A Different Perspective
Without practice, anger remains destructive.