What's a spiritual way to deal with your anger ?

Answer 1

Prayer. Prayer. Prayer. Prayer. Prayer.

I have a hair trigger temper. It has been the bane of my existence since I was a child. God is working on me in many ways since I still blow up sometimes, and use bad language (in the car, at home, etc.). I pray for Jesus to replace my anger with peace, that He forgive me my quick, angry reaction to things, and teach me how to deal with my emotions in a more mature, and Godly, fashion.

It's an ongoing thing.

Answer 2

The Bible give much counsel on dealing with anger. For example Proverbs 17:14 says:“The beginning of contention is as one letting out waters; so before the quarrel has burst forth, take your leave.” Often it easy to tell when an angry situation is building. Getting away from the situation is in harmony with what Frank Donovan, in his book Dealing With Anger—Self-Help Solutions for Men, recommends: “Escaping anger—or, more specifically, escaping the scene and other people in your angry episode—is a strategy which has special importance and value at the higher levels of anger.”

Proverbs 15:1 says “An answer, when mild, turns away rage, but a word causing pain makes anger to come up.” Avoiding making painful comments or returning "evil for evil" can diffuse a potential argument. (Romans 12:17)

Answer 3

Journaling. Writ for no less than 20 minutes every day for a few weeks. Do not judge what you write. The only rule is to keep the pen moving.

Self examination. What can you find in yourself that is like the person or thing that makes you angry?

Get perspective. If you died in the next five minutes would it be worth the energy to be angry? Guess what? You might just die.

Be honest with yourself and others.

Anger turned outward is aggression. Anger turned inward is depression. Observe it, acknowlege it, feel it, release it.

Answer 4

The most important thing is to never deny that you are angry (or sad, or any other emotion); it is how you deal with the emotion that matters...stuffing emotion adulterates the purity of your purpose.

I have always had issues with anger...I am a spiritual teacher, so I want very much to heal these issues. I examine the contents of my conscious mind, and look for the beliefs that lead to the emotions. (Emotions follow belief). Through meditation/prayer and practice, I train myself to handle anger constructively...I find the beliefs that need to be changed, and I change them. "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind" --The Christ.

Answer 5

The proper way to deal with anger is to not dwell on it. It is extremely hard- believe me, I know (I'm angry everyday). The trick is to put on uplifting music, and think of good things- like girls. And never give up, it will pay off later in life.

Answer 6

The bible says get angry and sin not,let not the sun go down on your wrath.It is ok to be angry,it just isn't alright to take out your anger on someone.Vengeance is mine thus sayeth the Lord. I am not saying this because I have gotten it right yet either.We are a work in progress.

Answer 7

Join the Southeast United States Hillbilly Taliban

Answer 8

How Can I Control My Emotions?

http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2005/2/22/article_01.htm

Answer 9

Meditate.

Answer 10

Understand that all things arise due to causes and conditions and a lot of the things that make us angry are things that often test or upset our sense of self-cherishment (i.e. ego), and start to cultivate a calmer mind with less aversions, clinging to that ego, etc.

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