Anger Outbursts-Response to Guru Ravi Kaur

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In a message dated 9/30/2004 3:35:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

Kundaliniyoga writes:

behaviour has left me feeling just awful & rather drained. I just cannot

understand the logic between getting the anger up and out is any better, or

different than keeping it locked in. Both seem to have negative affects when it

comes to one's internal health

Sat Nam Bliss!

There is a difference and it is logical. Ayurvedically to keep something

as volatile as what you are describing inside leads Pitta imbalance and to

disease of all type. When it is brought forth it is HARD work so you will

definitely feel drained and weak, you are taking out the garbage. First of all

to

witness and feel the "garbage" we have bubbling up from the lower chakras CAN be

awful, but it is what it is. Our practice is releasing this but our practice

also helps us to "witness" it; don't get attached to it. Just as when you began

your practice of Yoga and watched your breath, watch your anger bubbling up.

Hmmmmm, my anger is bubbling up. Accept it. No judgement, just observe. Try to

find a place you can "escape" to when this anger surfaces, where you can be

alone so you don't unleash lower chakra stuff on some unsuspecting soul. Throw

rocks into a stream, run, kick cans, whatever it takes to move the energy up

and out. Don't yell or scream as this creates more anger and inner turmoil.

Afterwards take a cool shower, serve yourself a nice hot cup of tea, and sit

down

with yourself. Love yourself, be kind. You may feel a need to slow down with

your practice a little. Choose 1 or 2 kriyas for awhile, there is no hurry,

you are on a path, a journey. Treat yourself with as much kindness as you would

show a small child with hurt feelings, acting angry to cover it up. That child

is you, be gentle. We love you.

Blessings,

Guru Ravi Kaur