ANGER

To further elaborate on my previous discussion about anger: Anger can be viewed as a manifestation of grief—a profound and often painful layer that exists directly above fear, with the underlying core issue of grief obscuring the presence of love, our abiding nature.

Grief, in its purest essence, remains fundamentally consistent, with its causality always the same. When we say, "I am angry, frightened, and sad because…," what is actually occurring is a perceived separation from love, which represents our fundamental reality. This perceived separation inevitably causes significant emotional pain.

The term "perceived" is crucial, as true separation from one's intrinsic nature is impossible. The psychological, emotional, and somatic experiences of separation—manifesting as anger, fear, and grief—may seem real but are ultimately illusions. While acknowledging this may be conceptually straightforward, navigating this truth can be challenging, to say the least.

Recognizing and accepting that the love one seeks—the peace and equanimity the heart longs for—is always present within oneself is essential. This love persists despite external manifestations of anger or contrary evidence. It envelops you and is present in every breath you take.

As one processes anger, fear, and grief, it becomes evident that love is always awaiting recognition and return. Although it may seem distant due to our suffering and the complexities of the grieving process, the return to love is, in essence, less than a blink of an eye away in any given moment.

It is important to understand that relinquishing anger, fear, or grief by projecting these emotions onto others is counterproductive. Such actions not only fail to address the underlying issues but also harm both oneself and others. It is crucial to release these energies within a safe and loving environment, rather than displacing them onto other forms of life. The origins of these emotions may have been embedded in the cellular and nervous systems for decades.

The ego, resistant to relinquishing its attachments, requires a healing process within a secure, supportive context to release the pain. Like any grief process, this journey necessitates time and compassion.

In a profound sense, anger, fear, and grief are indicators of the work needed—they point the way home to our absolute reality-may all love become you. Nigel Lott teaandzen.org

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