It’s such an automatic response to blame the messenger and/or message when anger is a reaction to that knock on your door. Of course we know that when we point a finger, 3 point back. (That’s such a clever image. Who thought of that?) Of course we get it when we hear it … and then we forget the point.

Somewhere along the anger line, we do remember. And it’s with some curiosity we can stop, take a breath, close the eyes and look within. That’s how we’ll come to know ourselves better and what’s really going on.

Here’s a kind of anger test for personal reflection.  The fire of Anger gives important feedback. The hotter the fire the more light to be shed.  The pointers for personal reflection and action. Choose the one(s) more relevant to you.

• Even if it seems unfair, can you forgive yourself and others?
• If  lately you feel you are being taken for granted, are you meeting your own needs?
• Does failure in the project really mean you are unworthy of love?
• If in spite of it all you are still misunderstood, can you still do what you planned to do?
• Can you show up even though you’d rather disconnect from others?
• Must you be 100% sure before you act?
• When you can’t get what you want, do you jump or escape to the future?
• Are you giving others their freedom, just as you want your freedom?
• Can you yourself count yourself as important too?

Have fun as you personally reflect on the anger test. And if you would like to share any of your discoveries, send me an email at heather@yogatogo.com. I’d love to hear from you.,