Tag: anger
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The Scorpion and the Sage
We all meet people whose behaviour hurts us. They may lie, gossip, manipulate, or speak harshly. We may try to reason with them, confront them, or simply keep our distance. But sometimes their behaviour begins to affect us. Their anger becomes our anger. Their bitterness becomes our bitterness. Without realizing it, we begin to change…
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The Unforgiving Servant
Most of us recognize that holding on to anger affects not only our relationships, but also our own peace of mind. Yet forgiveness is not easy—especially when someone keeps making the same mistake over and over again. How many times should we forgive someone? A parable from the Gospel of Matthew offers an interesting perspective…
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Inner Nature: Lessons from the Trees, Sun, and Wind
How do you respond to someone who is kind to you? Most of us would say, “I would be kind too.” But how do we respond to someone who is rude, angry, or unfair? A common tendency is to give back what we receive.The following popular story from the life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh points…
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No one can take it away
Have you experienced situations where someone seems to block your path? They may overtly or covertly obstruct our work, withhold information or opportunities, or spread rumours and misinformation. We know this by many names — politics, manipulation, sabotage, or simply hurtful behavior that disturbs our peace of mind. The story of two wandering dervishes carries…
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What is in your hands
Have you noticed how someone else’s negative behaviour can affect us? When we experience something hurtful, disrespectful, or unpleasant, it can impact not just that moment, but also how we feel for the rest of the day – and how we respond to others. Often, it slips into a pattern:You shout, I shout louder.You are…
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When You Face Injustice — Holding Your Center
What do you do when you try to live by the rules of being a good human being — and then encounter someone who has no such concern?When you face harm, manipulation, cheating, or injustice. The person before you may have far greater strength, wealth, or power. Does it make you wonder whether such acts…