--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Today it may seem that your anger is very…" description: "\"Today it may seem that your anger is very strong, how can meditation break it? But it breaks - it has always broken. Rock is very strong and meditation..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/20f/rajneesh-54_anger_today-it-may-seem-that-your-anger-is-ver_868201.jpg" --- # Today it may seem that your anger is very strong, how can… ![“Today it may seem that your anger is very strong, how can meditation break it? But it breaks - it has always broken. Rock is very strong and meditation is very delicate, but this is the mystery of life - the continuity of the delicate can break the strongest and the hardest.” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/20f/rajneesh-54_anger_today-it-may-seem-that-your-anger-is-ver_868201.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/20f/rajneesh-54_anger_today-it-may-seem-that-your-anger-is-ver_868201.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/20f/rajneesh-54_anger_today-it-may-seem-that-your-anger-is-ver_868201.jpg) > “Today it may seem that your anger is very strong, how can meditation break it? But it breaks - it has always broken. Rock is very strong and meditation is very delicate, but this is the mystery of life - the continuity of the delicate can break the strongest and the hardest.” [Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rajneesh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Meditation, though gentle, can dissolve even the toughest anger, illustrating that subtle forces can overcome apparent strength. **In simple terms:** Gentle meditation can break strong anger. Key Takeaway Practice meditation to transform intense emotions. Themes spirituality psychology self‑control Mood contemplative calm Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - stress management - conflict resolution - personal growth - emotional regulation Key Concepts mindfulness inner strength paradox of delicacy Questions to Reflect On - How does subtle practice affect intense feelings? - Can gentleness truly counter aggression? 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