Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain.
Interpretation
Showing anger is a natural human emotion, and suppressing it may indicate deeper issues.
In this quote, the Dalai Lama emphasizes that experiencing and expressing anger is a normal part of being human. When someone never displays anger, it may suggest emotional suppression or an unhealthy state of mind, as anger can be a valid response to certain situations that require assertiveness or change.
In practice
During a mental health seminar discussing emotional expressions.
Human beings are not intrinsically selfish, which isolates us from others. We are essentially social animals who depend on others to meet our needs. We achieve happiness, prosperity and progress through social interaction. Therefore, having a kind and helpful attitude contributes to our own and others' happiness.
Material objects give rise to physical happiness, while spiritual development gives rise to mental happiness. Since we experience both physical and mental happiness, we need both material and spiritual development. This is why, for our own good and that of society we need to balance material progress with inner development.
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves. On a simple level we find that if we have a compassionate heart we naturally have more friends. And scientists today are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
My religion is kindness. _x000D_ A good mind, a good heart, _x000D_ warm feelings these are _x000D_ the most important things.
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience. On the other hand, if someone is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any form of emotional distress, then even if he or she happens to be enjoying physical comforts, he will not really be able to experience the happiness that these could bring.
Seeking to forget makes exile all the longer; the secret of redemption lies in remembrance.
By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity. Another man's, I mean.
There is nothing wrong with making mistakes and not having all the answers, so long as we are willing to admit this and strive for personal betterment. Those who think they know it all have no way of finding out that they don't.
You will find that you survive humiliation. And that's an experience of incalculable value.
As water shapes its flow in accordance with the ground, so an army manages its victory in accordance with the situation of the enemy.
In the East they say suffering is avoidable and not necessary. Life is bliss! You know why? This is because wisdom, yoga and meditation are ways to avoid suffering which has not yet come.
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