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Book Title Bringing Heaven Down to Earth
Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson
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94. Advice on Anger

Prepare yourself with this meditation, and when you feel anger overcoming you, run through it in your mind:

Know that all that befalls you comes from a single Source, that there is nothing outside of that Oneness to be blamed for any event in the universe.

And although this person who insulted you, or hurt you, or damaged your property, is granted free choice and is held culpable for his decision to do wrong -- that is his problem. That it had to happen to you -- that is between you and the One Above.

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From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. To order Rabbi Freeman’s book, Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here.

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Posted: Oct 26, 2010
To Margaret and Anonymous from NYC
Dear Anonymous, Margaret offered outstanding advice. Only by sitting in the presence of G-d, and hiding His word in your heart, can you find both the peace and the direction that you are looking for when it comes to handling any hurt you are facing.

In this, I can speak from experience. Dwelling in the shelter of the Most High offers healing. By first experiencing His embrace, you will find it is easier to turn and embrace someone else with an offer of love in place of anger.
Posted By Loriann Cordero, Waterb, CT

Posted: Oct 25, 2010
To Anonymous from NYC
By reading and believing and trusting Moshe's Psalm 91:
Verse 1. Whoever sits in the refuge of the Most High, in the protective shade of the Almighty he shall dwell. 2 I will say of G-d, He is my refuge and my fortress, my G-d I will trust in Him. 3 For He will deliver you from the snare that entraps, from pestilence that is devastating.
please continue on reading...
My dear continue on as you go along the path of life, reciting the Psalms and seeking His presence and you shall experience an unfathomable love that only He can give. I encourage you. And you will find peace.
Be blessed.
Posted By margaret, Mesa, Arizona, USA

Posted: Oct 25, 2010
Beautiful!
G-d does exist and His laws are immutable! I do believe in His laws, justice and ways of leading things. All of that has been real in my life. It's a balm to know we are not so split; our whole nature is divine and everything is under His commands. I then understand the evil is submitted to Him as well. Am I wrong, rabbi Freeman? That makes us one and brings peace to our hearts. Thereafter, since we are one, there will always be peace one way or the other at some time hopefully. Thank you again for sharing food for thought.
Posted By José Flávio Nogueira Guimarães, Belo Horizonte, MG/Brazil

Posted: Oct 24, 2010
He is One
Anger and resentment seem to go hand in hand as I have noticed for myself. Do I resent that I can not see how is creation is always about perfection? I have tried the mantra of the fewest words (above), but I think the one you offer is what I need for now. I will be grateful when the day comes that He is One is what is recalled when I confront the objects of my daily living. Thank you for the reminder.
Posted By Mr. Leon Anderson Jr.

Posted: Oct 24, 2010
"Advice on Anger" Articlee
What are some specific ways and specific things to do to quell one's anger? While realizing and recognizing that the action is between a person and the One above, what are some steps and actions a person can take to work through his or her anger?
Posted By Anonymous, Scottsdale, AZ/USA

Posted: Oct 24, 2010
Thinking of mother nature touderstand human nature
If the source that grows poison ivy is also the source that grows a strawberry, then the source that allows someone to ignore rules with their free will and damage your property or insult you is the source that created a receiver for the transgression.This is a broken wheel when this happens, someone hurts another.
After meditating over a transgression done to you, and focussing on your own personal growth to not get angry and blame the other person, should you take corrective action? In the wheel of human beings getting along together discipling the transgressor in a non judgemental way is important. Discipline , not with anger and not with blame, is the kind act to do otherwise, the wheel from the source is broken in the physical world.
Posted By Anonymous, Ma., Ma.

Posted: Oct 24, 2010
AMEN!
When we receive good news and gifts, for which we are awaiting from the One Above, our response should be immediate,“AMEN!”

To be shown how to live without anger is truly good news and a gift from Above.
Posted By Loriann Cordero, Waterbury, CT

Posted: Oct 24, 2010
Advise on Anger
This message was heaven sent this day!

Thank you Rabbi Freeman, and also to Linda for your written word helped me to rememberthat there are times when we become angry because something stirred inside of us that was not proper in G-d's eyes who lives inside us. Meditating on His compassion for the wicked as well as the righteous shows the sanctity of His character. Then, all I can do is fall on my face before him and ask him for forgiveness and one more chance to help me redirect my path to him.
What a wonderful G-d we have!!!!
Posted By margaret, Mesa, Arizona, USA

Posted: Oct 24, 2010
How am I suppose to react when I get hurt or damaged. How am I suppose to move on without it bothering me. How am I suppose to percieve the person who just inflicted pain on me? Should I be willing to put them on my bad list or should I look to improve our relationship. I see many people who are mean and inflict pain on others and they want nothing to do with you only to tamper with your mind. Where does this leave me?
Posted By Anonymous, NYC, NY

Posted: Oct 24, 2010
insight
This is one of the most important lessons for me, this site has given me so much insight into me....for that I say THANKYOU
Posted By Marietta, Payson, Az



 


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