This episode explores why we get angry and offers practical ways to prevent it from arising. Anger doesn't come from another person or a situation. Anger comes from our thoughts. Specifically, when we pay inappropriate attention to an unpleasant object and dwell on its faults, we work ourselves up until anger arises. That point at which anger is manifest is when the mind is unpeaceful and uncontrolled. A very sad aspect of anger is that this mental state has the wish to harm. The intention to harm is the nature of anger, just as the nature of fire is to burn. We don't want to harm those we love and cherish, but when we're angry, that mind wants to harm them. Buddha's advice to turn away from the intent to harm is crucial in maintaining peaceful relationships. Acknowledging and addressing our anger problem is the first beautiful and powerful step towards positive change. One should not strike a brahmin  And a brahmin should not set [anger] loose.  Shame on the one who hits a brahmin  And greater shame on the one who sets [anger] loose. (Verse 389) For the brahmin, nothing is better  Than restraining the mind  From what it cherishes.  Whenever one turns away from the intent to harm,  Suffering is allayed. (Verse 390) —Buddha, The Dhammapada Reference with Link: Buddha.The Dhammapada. Translated by Gil Fronsdale. (Kindle). Shambala, Boston and London, 2011, pp. 78 (Link) Find us at the links below:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Facebook Group: Join our private group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddhism.with.joann.fox Website: Buddhismforeveryone.com