Patience is the antidote to anger, by patience we don’t mean “grin and bear it”. Instead of reacting suddenly, smell it, look at it, and open yourself to seeing what’s there. The journey of patience involves relaxing, opening to what is happening with a sense of wonder.
When faced with a sad situations or events, it is best not to languish in them. We can change things by some action, by being with different people, moving to other places, or if all else fails adjusting our own attitudes to take the initiative. Sadness is transitory like everything else.
To cleanse oneself of contaminations, such as anger, resistance, or self-absorption practice undiscriminating virtue. To practice virtue, give without limitations, without prejudice, and without expectations. If your willingness to give is limited, so is your ability to receive.
To resolve any conflict, sit down with your adversary face to face. Generally, dispute arises from not having the flexibility in considering the others opinion. Whether you win or lose is not enjoyable, it’s better to solve the dispute before it goes too far, usually by meeting your opponent halfway.
Quote: Love life for the sake of life.