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Let go of anger before speaking from "summary" of The Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh
When we speak out of anger, we often say things that we later regret. This is because anger clouds our judgment and distorts our perception of reality. When we are angry, we are not in touch with our true selves, but rather with our ego, which seeks to protect itself at all costs. Therefore, it is essential to let go of anger before speaking, in order to communicate effectively and with compassion. This means taking the time to calm ourselves down and reflect on the root cause of our anger. By doing so, we can gain clarity and insight into our emotions, and respond from a place of mindfulness rather than reactivity. In the heat of the moment, we may feel justified in our anger and believe that expressing it will bring us relief. However, this is a misconception, as anger only begets more anger and esc...
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