Dear Friends,
Happy September! Welcome the month with hope and courage. Expect great things and look forward to what's coming your way.
I am sure that the cooks out there know this well: boiling water will soften potatoes, while it will harden eggs. The more I think about it, the more it reminds me of life. Each day, we wake up and travel along life’s path, and at times, we are thrown into boiling water. The question is, will we be soft or hard when the water stops boiling?
I must admit that I have been experiencing more hard-boiled eggs than potatoes lately. With all that has been happening in the world, in addition to personal tragedies, I find many folks are angry. Why? Here are a few reasons: People are stressed and uncertain about life; technology has us on rapid overload; personal struggles are unhealed and come out as anger toward others; lastly, people are reeling from a loss of control. There are many other reasons, but I think you get the picture. What can one do to become a more peaceful person?
First of all, we need to recognize our anger and name it. No one is to blame but ourselves. I think this is the hardest part. Who wants to be known as an angry person? Here are some of the ways I try and deal with angry moments.
Simple? Not at all, but the change in attitude and practice of some of these suggestions can be very helpful in dealing with our anger. One step at a time, and you’ll feel that sense of peace entering your soul a bit quicker each time you work on being a potato instead of an egg! Maybe this prayer can be helpful as you learn to deal compassionately with your anger.
Lord,
Help me to breathe in your peace when my heart is filled with anger.
Help me to realize that speaking with kindness helps to build up instead of break down a relationship.
Show me some creative and healthy ways to let go of anger so I am not carrying along all that heavy baggage.
May your Spirit guide me towards healing solutions, and even when I disagree with someone, may I see them through your compassionate eyes.
Together with you, may I turn my anger into peace and goodness transforming my restlessness into believing in your ever-loving presence in my life.
Amen.
Till next week,
Sister Theresita
