Notes for the Children
Pat Priestner’s life is a testament to the power of making small changes in life in order to heal, inspire and connect. From the lows of heavy drinking, severe anxiety and complete lack of self-compassion to the highs of peace and happiness through personal and professional success, author Pat takes listeners on the full journey of his life, with some remarkable stops along the way. It’s a tale full of eye-opening anecdotes and personal reflections that serve as a guide and inspiration for your own journey no matter your starting point.
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Recorded at Blue Light Studio in Vancouver, BC, by Pherbie Midgely
Mixed and mastered at Blue Light Studio Vancouver, BC, by Kaj Falch-Nielsen
Notes for the Children
Anger
In this Notes for the Children episode, Pat Priestner embarks on a candid exploration of anger, its impacts and the pathways to managing this intense emotion. Drawing upon personal experiences and insights from Michael Singer's "The Untethered Soul," Pat reflects on anger as a natural but often destructive response to perceived threats, and its physiological effects like flushed faces and heightened blood pressure.
Pat shares his journey from being frequently overwhelmed by anger to understanding and taming it while delving into practical strategies for dealing with anger, including the enlightening perspective offered by Buddhism. He guides listeners through techniques like conscious breathing and mindfulness, which can transform the energy of anger into something more positive and manageable.
Join us in this empowering episode as Pat takes us down a path of self-discovery, teaching us how to navigate the storm of anger and emerge with greater calm, understanding and compassion.