Have you ever felt a strong surge of anger when you couldn’t express it?

Have you ever felt a strong surge of anger when you couldn’t express it?

This morning, while riding in my cab to the office, I felt an overwhelming surge of anger toward someone I have been working with on a project for about 2 years. The past 2 months have been especially stressful because the organization hasn’t fulfilled a single commitment (no exaggeration here). Following up with them is another exhausting and infuriating experience. Working with them has given me sleepless and anxious nights.

So, what did I do? I tried to calm myself by chanting OM NAMAH SHIVAYA and OM HANUMANTE NAMAH. It helps me.

Gradually, I focused on my body parts where I felt tension—my hands, eyes, forehead, and jaw—and consciously released the tightness, and took deep breaths. Then, I reminded myself of what I could control; prepared myself mentally for the excuses and delays that might come next from them, all while breathing deeply to stay calm.

I don’t know if it’s my (increasing) age or a decreasing level of patience, but I get angry more easily on specific things, these days. This certainly isn’t the first time, and it won’t be the last.

What about you?

How do you handle situations like this? I would love to hear any remedies or techniques that help you stay calm under pressure. Do share! 😊

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