When we indulge in Anger and Aversion... we look very Ugly, don’t we...
It seems we lose our Heart...
Awakening the ferocity within...
Losing calmness, serenity, composure...
Our wisdom and insight gradually fade... and we get lost...
Becoming Foolish...
Negative energy spreads from us...
Suffering arises from it...
We suffer... those around us also suffer...
We are angry... those around us are also angry...
The defensive and offensive mechanisms begin...
The Struggle, the War from there...
Winston Man
Excerpt from AI:
When Anger and Aversion Arise
When Anger and Aversion gently arise,
Our heart turns into a cold, piercing name.
Eyes are cloudy, words are bitter,
Darkness rises amidst the clear daylight.
We are no longer ourselves,
Just an anger borrowing the form of a familiar person.
Calmness falls from our hands,
Wisdom fades like smoke at the end of the sky.
A glance-also turns into swords and knives,
A word-also becomes a barrier.
The kind heart quietly retreats,
Making way for the ego to roar fiercely.
We are angry-people are also angry,
Like angry waves crashing against the rocks.
Suffering follows suffering,
Love shatters, people’s hearts sway.
From then on-defenses are erected,
From then on-war is kindled.
No one wins in life,
Only scars on silent lips.
But if we pause for a moment,
Quietly listen to the breath coming and going.
Perhaps, just that much is enough,
The Fire of Anger also subsides, the soul also cools down.
Instead of anger-we listen,
Instead of speaking-we smile gently.
Not reacting-but embracing,
The anger within us like a sad child.
Because deep down in Anger and Aversion,
Is the fear-of not being loved, not being seen.
If we are compassionate enough to look back,
Anger and Aversion transform into a Miraculous Light.
Winston Man’s article is a profound reminder of the negative impact of Anger and Aversion – that is, anger, jealousy, and stubbornness – on oneself and the surrounding world.
“When we indulge in Anger and Aversion... we look very Ugly, don’t we...”
→ When dominated by negative emotions, our appearance and energy become ugly – not only in form but also in demeanor and aura. Others can feel it very clearly.
“It seems we lose our Heart...”
→ Anger and Aversion prevent us from acting with love, compassion, or empathy. The heart – a symbol of love – is dimmed.
“Awakening the ferocity within...”
→ When dominated by anger, the rough instinct, the selfish ego within us rises up, causing us to act in an uncontrolled manner.
“Losing calmness, serenity, composure...”
→ The qualities of a wise person – such as inner peace, the ability to maintain balance in emotions – are all lost.
“Our wisdom and insight gradually fade... and we get lost...”
→ When the mind is clouded by anger and hatred, we are no longer wise enough to see things objectively or make correct decisions.
“Becoming Foolish...”
→ Manifestation of loss of control, almost losing reason – we act like a person who is no longer in control.
“Negative energy spreads from us...”
→ Negative moods not only affect ourselves but also spread, adversely affecting those around us.
“Suffering arises from it... We suffer... those around us also suffer...”
→ Anger and Aversion cause us pain, and at the same time cause others to suffer as well – emotionally, mentally, or even physically.
“We are angry... those around us are also angry...”
→ Negativity is contagious. When we are angry, others may be caught up in that emotion and react similarly.
“The defensive and offensive mechanisms begin...”
→ When there is confrontation due to anger and hatred, the survival instinct causes us to defend ourselves and retaliate – thereby creating conflict.
“The Struggle, the War from there...”
→ From a small anger, if not controlled, it can escalate into conflict, leading to "wars" in relationships between people, even between communities and nations.
In summary:
Winston Man’s article is a call for us to awaken, realize the dangerous consequences of anger and aversion, and try to keep our minds peaceful and harmonious, so as not to cause suffering to ourselves and others. That is also the path of practice, of compassion and wisdom.
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Winston Man’s article not only interprets words, but also dissects the deep psychological, spiritual, and ontological layers that the article touches upon. This is not only a description of the human state when falling into Anger and Aversion – but also a message about losing oneself, a wake-up call for the inner journey.
1. “When we indulge in Anger and Aversion... we look very Ugly, don’t we...”
Here, "ugly" is not simply a frowning face or a loud voice. It is the distorted energy of a soul when dominated by anger.
Anger and Aversion reveal the "self" – that is, the ego – which wants to control, win, prove, and outdo. When it overwhelms, the true light within us is obscured. That is the real ugliness – the loss of the original beauty of the soul.
2. “It seems we lose our Heart...”
Here, the "heart" is not only compassion, but also the center of connection with the divine part within us.
html Envy makes us unable to feel love, sympathy, and forgiveness. We lose the ability to experience life fully, losing connection with ourselves and with all other beings.
It is a rupture in the self.
3. "Evoking the ferocity within..."
In each person there are two currents of energy: love and destruction. Envy is like a switch that turns on the "animalistic" part-the survival and possessive reflexes.
Ferocity is not just harsh words or violent behavior-but also silent violent thoughts: wishing others to suffer, scheming for the failure of others to make oneself feel better.
Ferocity begins with a thought without light.
4. "Losing calmness, tranquility, serenity..."
Tranquility is the foundation for the birth of wisdom. When envy arises, the mind is like muddy water-all reflections are distorted.
We no longer see the essence of things-we only see what we want to see.
Losing tranquility is losing the ability to live in the present. We are swept away by emotions-becoming slaves to the state of mind.
5. "Our wisdom and clarity gradually fade... and get lost..."
Clarity cannot coexist with hatred. Because envy belongs to instinct, while wisdom is the result of cultivation.
In envy, we act according to habit, according to reflex, without contemplation. And at that moment, we stray from the path of awakening.
We are no longer observers of life, but become reactors.
6. "Becoming Naive..."
At a deeper level, "naive" is a state of losing awareness of oneself.
We no longer know who we are. No longer able to distinguish between what is right, moral, or truthful.
Like a child who has not matured in soul-acting only out of anger, fear, or hurt. It is a form of spiritual alienation.
7. "Negative Energy from us spreads..."
The envious mind has a very strong spreading power-like a black smoke, it not only haunts our inner world, but also infects those around us, especially loved ones.
It transmits from eyes, voice, gestures-to invisible energy levels that others can still feel.
We become a broadcasting source of negativity.
8. "Wounds arise from there..."
Wounds do not start with words. It begins with the feeling of not being loved, not being recognized, or being offended.
When envy arises, we not only radiate wounds, but also sow insecurity, fear, and suspicion in others.
And that pain... repeats, multiplies.
9. "Defense and attack mechanisms begin..."
This is when survival instinct takes over. We no longer want to understand each other-we just want to win.
All interactions turn into confrontation: us-them, right-wrong, win-lose.
But deep down, this is just the ego protecting the fear of being hurt.
10. "The Struggle, the War from there..."
And as an inevitable consequence, conflict occurs-from within the mind, to words, then actions.
Every war in history, every breakup in the family, every broken love... all have a starting point from a small burst of envy that is not transformed.
Envy is a flame, and the world is full of dry straw...
Winston Man’s article is not just a lament-but a reminder of the cost of losing awakening.
Envy is not simply an emotion-but a door that leads us further and further away from our pure self.
To heal, we cannot wait for others to change. We must turn inward, listen, and embrace our own envy-like a child in need of love.
