250627 What I learned in my studies this morning 5*

Today's Meditation(s):

The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh (ed. by Melvin McLeod), Weathering Strong Emotions

We tend to identify with our emotions.

I am sad.

I am angry.

I am frustrated.

Not 'I feel' this way or that, even though we can obviously express it .

In the moment, it's easy to forget that this passion does not actually consume me. I am not an avatar of anger.

I am still the whole me, with dreams and regrets, plans and memories, work and play, and a deep and abiding need not to drive into an 18-wheeler because I am temporarily thwarted.

Reminding myself of this gives me another opportunity to improve my skills at navigating life.

And another way to help my family improve theirs.