Fact: We are spiritual beings having a physical experience.
Fact: Our soul craves positive energy like our bodies crave nutrients.
Fact: It is hard to remember any of that when you’re pissed off!
Now that I have your attention, I’d like to say that this is not a mandated program. You don’t need to have a serious anger problem to appreciate what I have to share with you on this matter. The truth is that as humans we all get angry from time to time. Every now and then, on a particularly bad day, that anger might start to get the best of us and can severely hinder the typically reasonable decision making process that seems to set us apart from the rest of God’s beautiful creation (and of course there’s the thumbs, but let us not split hairs).
Typically I encourage the practice of building up energy, but anger is the wrong kind of energy in most circumstances. It acts like a grain of rice dropped into water, swelling to its maximum size. What to do with an angry rice bomb in your midsection? Get it out! The Magician encourages us to dispel that which cannot serve us and take in only that which will help us meet our goals and continue to blaze our own path. That negative energy has to go somewhere. It’s better that you release it in a controlled manner than have it burst out of you when you throw a vase at your in-laws or put a five inch oblong window in your bedroom door.
To get that negativity out of your body, where it may do serious damage to your spiritual equilibrium as well as to your physiological well-being, try this: Place your feet, bare is better, on the ground (outside is best if that is possible). Imagine that you are rooted to that spot. Clear your mind of everything except your breathing. Take slow, deep breaths while you visualize positive energy circulating throughout your body on the inhale and negative energy leaving your body on the exhale.
Then, picture in your mind the source of universal energy. This is different for everybody so whatever comes to mind embrace it, if that is what feels right. Imagine that a beam of pure white light shoots from the center of this place and through the top of your head. This light fills up your head and extends down through your body, forcing the existing energy down further, eventually filling your entire body and forcing all that negative energy out through the bottom of your feet. This works to expel and neutralize the build-up of negative impulses created by the stagnation of harmful energies. This simple exercise will leave you feeling renewed and at peace. Your mind and body may even feel lighter due to the cleansing powers of the Universal Light Energy. When this is achieved, visualize the beam of white light dispersing slowly into all directions, filling the area around you with positive, healing energy. Imagine that as the light disperses, the area of your crown chakra (the top of your head) is capped and protected as well. Uproot yourself and go about your day, rejuvenated by the Loving Source Energy that has filled and surrounded you.
Of course this is only step one. Now that you feel better, it is time to address the cause of the anger so that it is prevented from overtaking you again. There are some situations where it is best not to put yourself back into the fray. You will need to use your best judgment on this issue as you alone know if more damage will be done by trying to resolve the issue or by doing nothing. In most cases, especially among people you interact with on a regular basis, it is best to clear the air. The Two of Cups recommends a calm heart to heart where everything is laid on the table and a productive conversation can boost the healing process. Good communication can do wonders in preventing future conflicts. State your point calmly and in an understanding manner. If it is appropriate, offer an apology for any rash actions or words ushered out of anger and afford the other party the opportunity to respond. Most of the time they will respond back with the same sincerity, inspired to do so by your attempt to make amends. At this point all parties can chalk it up as a learning experience and continue their relationship with a mutual respect. One should never underestimate the power of kind words.
Anger managed and relationships repaired - thats a wrap, right? Not quite. The Nine of Wands has a message of caution to bestow. While every person should be treated with basic respect, it is a sad fact that not every person will return that common courtesy. In situations where a person continually has a negative affect on your emotional state and who shows no sign of ceasing this pattern, it is not advised to continue allowing them to abuse you in such a fashion. Be careful to avoid future mistreatment when possible so that you can focus on progressing down your spiritual path instead of making up lost ground.
Ashe,
Reverend T.R. Toleri
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