The document discusses the monastic tradition's views on anger from several perspectives:
1) Evagrius of Pontus saw anger as natural but it should be used as a tool against evil and demons, not as a way to falsely desire solitude or disturb one's peace of mind.
2) The Rule of Benedict discusses anger and the importance of forgiveness. Community teaches that though members may irritate each other, they learn from one another through living out the Rule together over time.
3) Avoiding anger involves balancing work, prayer, and reading to release energy, fill one's mind with good thoughts, and connect one's heart and mind to God.
It gives Us determination Na d Coinfidence For Our Future And Give Us power Of forgiveness Which is the topmost power for all of us......hope u will like this PPT on THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
For a talk given Feb 13, 2016 at Blazing Fire Church. The audio (and embedded slides) can be found at: http://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/russ-fochler-boldness-and-humility/
this presentation lays out the many reasons and techniques for promoting and practicing forgiveness in our lives.
While applicable for everyone, this like all of our presentations is specifically designed for caregivers in a long-term care environment.
It gives Us determination Na d Coinfidence For Our Future And Give Us power Of forgiveness Which is the topmost power for all of us......hope u will like this PPT on THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
For a talk given Feb 13, 2016 at Blazing Fire Church. The audio (and embedded slides) can be found at: http://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/russ-fochler-boldness-and-humility/
this presentation lays out the many reasons and techniques for promoting and practicing forgiveness in our lives.
While applicable for everyone, this like all of our presentations is specifically designed for caregivers in a long-term care environment.
Overcoming Strongholds is another struggle Christians go through as they are entangled to the pleasures of the world. Satan brings lies about themselves, about others and about God. Believeing these lies create a stronghold and reinforcing the lie leads them away from God. Real freedom includes overcoming the strongholds in our spiritual life. Be Blessed!
Thoughts helpful in the life of the soul from Book I – The Imitation of Christ.
It is a wonder that any man who considers and meditates on his exiled state and the many dangers to his soul, can ever be perfectly happy in this life.
Fight like a man. Habit is overcome by habit. If you leave men alone, they will leave you alone to do what you have to do.
If you do not enjoy the favour of men, do not let it sadden you; but consider it a serious matter if you do not conduct yourself as well or as carefully as is becoming for a servant of God and a devout religious.
Slides for Week 1 of Healing the Heart and Freedom from Addictions Class. World Changers Equipping School. Offered by Blazing Fire Church. blazingfire.org
Overcoming Strongholds is another struggle Christians go through as they are entangled to the pleasures of the world. Satan brings lies about themselves, about others and about God. Believeing these lies create a stronghold and reinforcing the lie leads them away from God. Real freedom includes overcoming the strongholds in our spiritual life. Be Blessed!
Thoughts helpful in the life of the soul from Book I – The Imitation of Christ.
It is a wonder that any man who considers and meditates on his exiled state and the many dangers to his soul, can ever be perfectly happy in this life.
Fight like a man. Habit is overcome by habit. If you leave men alone, they will leave you alone to do what you have to do.
If you do not enjoy the favour of men, do not let it sadden you; but consider it a serious matter if you do not conduct yourself as well or as carefully as is becoming for a servant of God and a devout religious.
Slides for Week 1 of Healing the Heart and Freedom from Addictions Class. World Changers Equipping School. Offered by Blazing Fire Church. blazingfire.org
Dear All,
Do you get angry often in your life that makes you loose focus on what is right and wrong? Is there been a time that you failed to see reason because you were very angry at something or someone? Do you scream at your spouse / children / friends / subordinates when you are angry? Welcome to the party - you are one among millions who are victims of this much devastating emotional volatility which is as good as a human bomb ready to explode any time!
Let me share with you this PPT on " How to stop getting angry ". Please do let me have your comments on the same.
With best regards
Shamim
Emotions operate on many levels, physical and mental, and they bridge thought, feeling, and action ; they affect many aspects of a person our lives. Emotions round us out, as we are more than our thoughts, perception, reason, or memories. Understanding and identifying emotions so we can express them effectively is key to a healthy life.
Let's Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer - Working with the Darker Feelings of Can...bkling
eeling sad and building strategies for worry are common and often talked about emotional responses to cancer survivorship. Yet many survivors sit quietly with the unsettled heaviness of resentment, regret, bitterness, or anger. Because these feelings deserve our attention and a safe space to process as well, Let’s Talk About It. Join us as we look at these less often discussed (but just as understandable and normal) ”dark feelings" and find our way to understanding and compassion together.
The Road for Forgiveness and the Mediator's Role in the Journeyvirtualmediationlab
Cosponsored by the Association for Conflict Resolution Hawaii Chapter and the Hawaii State Bar Association ADR Section, this seminar on forgiveness in mediation was presented by Lou Chang.
Taking care of your soul. A transformation of our conscience, reason, imagination, mind, emotions, choice and will is absolutely necessary to be aligned with the renewed Spirit that is already in us. In order to attain this, the Holy Spirit needs to be in control, bringing a complete renewal.
Forgiveness is the key to most of the spiritual problems we face as Christians. God's love within us presses us to forgive others without conditions. unforgiving spirit is always restless and have no peace within. Be a forgiver Be in freedom! Be Blessed!
How to be happy when things go wrong: a Buddhist approach to staying calm!Kerry Prest
One of the six perfections of Mahayana Buddhism is called "Patience" which doesn't just mean gritting your teeth and waiting. It has a much wider context here. It's more about staying open and relaxed in the face of difficulties.
This was a presentation given at FPMT UK Buddhist groups in 2013. It follows and Indian Master Shantideva and Tibetan Master Lama Tsong Khapa (lamrim).
See more:
www.joyous-effort.com/patience
Bringing Forth New Things & Old - Treasures for a Post-Pandemic WorldSister Edith Bogue
A retreat grounded in the image of a householder who knows how to bring forth both old and new to meet the needs of the time. What is in our spiritual storehouse? How is it filled and replenished? How can we live in the world after pandemic?
Transformation: Forgetting What Lies Behind, Reaching Forward to What Lies AheadSister Edith Bogue
Week-long retreat for the Benedictine Sisters of St. Placid Priory in Lacey, WA. Focus on the dynamics of transformation, the forces that support it and those that hold us back.
Living the Gospel in community is a central element of Benedictine life. Oblates (lay people living Benedictine spirituality) are not in a monastery. How can they live the spirituality of community? This is the 9th and last presentation in a series on Becoming Benedictine.
Slides from an all-day retreat for the Benedictine Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minnesota. Using the tools of Ignatian discernment, but adapting them to Benedictine spirituality. http://duluthoblates.org
Slides from a morning retreat / workshop focusing on using the practices and spirituality of the Benedictine monastic way of life in the modern organization.
Slides from meeting of the Benedictine Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minnesota in February 2018. Review of previous topic - Becoming Encouragers - followed by slides for new topic, Authentic Hospitality.
The Benedictine Rule has no chapter on encouragement, but sprinkles advice throughout. Slides from an Oblate meeting in January 2018 at St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, MN.
Slides from Duluth Oblate meeting on Silence and Solitude, given during Advent 2017. Oblates are lay people who live according to the Rule of St. Benedict.
A look at the contemplative practice of Guard of the Heart, growing from the Benedictine spiritual tradition. Given at the Benedictine Center, St. Paul's Monastery, on 24 March 2017.
"Silence" is often discussed as a core monastic practice, but St. Benedict's prescription for custody of the tongue focuses not only on refraining from speech but even more on how we care for community, for the other, and for ourselves when we do speak. This presentation, one in the series on Hard Sayings of St. Benedict, includes a careful study of the idea of custody. Given to the Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery in 2017.
Stability is one of the three vows that Benedictine sisters and monks take. This presentation considers what this vow might mean for lay people in every day life. Originally given as a retreat at St. Paul's Monastery, St. Paul, Minnesota in 2013.
Opening presentation to a year long consideration of "hard sayings" in The Rule of St. Benedict, written in the sixth century. Sister Edith Bogue considers why people find sayings hard - whether those of Jesus in the Bible or the related ones of St. Benedict in his Rule. Perhaps it is not the sayings that are what's hard...
Slides from Presentation by Sister Edith Bogue at the November 2016 meeting of the Benedictine Oblates of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, MN. One in a series of presentations on the Hard Sayings of St. Benedict, drawing its inspiration from the twin commands to neither defender nor complain about the others in the community.
Slides from presentation by Sister Paule Pierre Barbeau at the December 2016 meeting Benedictine Oblates of St Scholastica Monastery, Duluth MN. This was one of a series focusing on the Hard Sayings of St. Benedict, drawing its inspiration from Chapter 49 of his Rule, which begins "The life of a monk ought to be an everlasting Lent."
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
3. Evagrius of Pontus
• Soul has 3 parts: rational, irascible, concupiscible
• Spiritual life has two dynamics:
– Rid oneself of evils from the passionate parts,
and of ignorance related to the rational parts
– Establishing virtues in the passionate parts and
knowledge in the rational parts.
• Practical (ascetical) life required before going far
in world of prayer & knowledge (“theology”)
4. Evagrius of Pontus
• Anger was natural but as a tool against the evil
in oneself, against “demons”
– RB Prologue 28 (24-28), 40-41; Ch 4:50-51
• Anger gives rise to false desire for solitude.
• Anger irritates us, focuses us on the offender,
gives us bad dreams, disturbs peace of mind.
• Anger harms our prayer
6. John Cassian on Cause of Anger
• Are we more ready to forgive a stranger than those close to us.
Jesus said “if your brother or sister has something against you, then
leave your gift at the altar and go be reconciled.”
• Instead of dealing with a problem, we give people the silent treatment.
– We irritate them terribly and deliberately, but pride ourselves on
not getting overtly angry or saying anything hostile.
– Cassian quotes Jeremiah: “With our mouths we speak peace to our friends,
and secretly we are lying in wait for them.”
This, Cassian says, is like Judas’s kiss.
• Anger can show in bodily expressions: we quit eating or take sick.
• Many people “treat others with a freedom which sometimes borders on outrage;
yet they cannot themselves endure to be told anything that is displeasing.”
7. John Cassian on Handling Anger
• Anger clouds our judgment; one can’t be wise and angry
at the same time.
• Try to be big-hearted. Have such a big heart that the waves
of anger break on a shore of love that is wide and calm.
• Remember that, even if you don’t deserve the anger or irritating
behavior of your neighbor, you do deserve much for all the
offensive things you have done.
• Practice being patient and not reacting without thinking.
• Cassian is trying to control the energy that anger brings.
8. In the Rule of Benedict
ANGER
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Ch 58, Receiving: 3-4, 7-8,
Ch 61, Visiting: 2-3, 6-7
Ch 68, Impossible: 2-3, 5
Ch 65, Prior: 1-10
Abbot: Prologue 26-32
Ch 64, Abbot: 9-16
FORGIVENESS
• Ch 44, Satisfaction: 1-10
• Ch 65, Prior: 18-19, 22
• Ch 27, Solicitude for the
Excommunicated: 1-5
• Ch 28, Do Not Amend: 4-5
9. Hildegard of Bingen
• Contrast of obduratio (hard-heartedness) with misericordia (mercy)
• Obduratio speaks: “I created nothing. Why should I do any work?
Nothing interests me except what benefits me directly. Let God take
care of his creatures. I will take care of myself.”
• Mercy answers: “Stones glitter, flowers give off aroma. Earth
ministers to humans. You have no mercy so you are like pungent
smoke. I am sweet-smelling; I have so much sap I can help others.
My words are like salve for pain. You are just smelly smoke.”
• Obduratio comes from a life of frivolity with which one becomes
bored. Hildegard says she “writes for the cleansing of souls.”
10. An old man was teaching his grandson about life...
“A fight is going on inside me, he said to the boy.
It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves.
One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt,
resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, self-doubt, and ego.
The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness,
benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.
This same fight is going on inside you - and inside every other person, too.”
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather,
"Which wolf will win?“
The old man simply replied,
"The one you feed."
This story circulates attributed as a Native American tale. Research shows it is not.
http://tsisqua.tumblr.com/post/17650658915/the-history-of-the-two-wolves-two-dogs-story
11. Community teaches us about anger
In living out the Rule of St Benedict, each will, over the period of a lifetime, be
integrated into the lives of the other monks and they into his.
• We are spurred on by the example of members of our community and we
learn from each other.
• On the human level, we can rub each other up the wrong way,
have our own convictions as to how things should be done,
become angry over a real or imaginary slight.
• Community is formed…in small exchanges: how we answer one another, how
we anticipate someone’s needs. It is shown by the way we not only refuse to
gossip about one another, but by the very way we think of one another.
Yet this is all material for transformation in God, who transforms us not only as
individuals but also as a monastery.
Community Life | St. Anselm’s Abbeyhttp://www.stanselms.org/community.php
12. How to avoid being easily angered
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Balance of work, prayer & reading
Labor releases energy & focuses our thoughts
Reading fills our minds with good thoughts
Prayer connects our heart & mind to God
14. What is forgiveness?
Forgiveness is an attitude of heart and mind in which
we give up our desire for revenge.
Instead try to offer the offender benevolence,
compassion and love.
We give up our feelings of anger, despite the fact that
we are entitled to be angry. We give up our obsession
and begin to seek peace.
15. Prayer when you don’t know how to pray
Personalize the Our Father …
“Sally’s Father, who is in heaven
Hallowed be your name in Sally,
Your Kingdom come in Sally,
Your will be done in Sally…”
16. Forgiveness draws us closer to God
“We are called to relationship with God directly and
through others,” Sr. Helen Prejean says.
“In seeking to practice forgiveness, we can’t always
re-establish relationship or reconciliation with
others. A murderer may be denied reconciliation
with the families, but God grants it unconditionally.”
That is, reconciliation with God is the fruit of
17. Being ready for forgiveness
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Avoiding anger
Turning aside from grumbling and murmuring
Turning aside from judging
Constant small acts of forgiveness: humility
Awareness of how often others must bear
with us and forgive our shortcomings.