"Insight Meditation teacher and psychologist Tara Brach (link is external)suggests
that when we are locked in anger, taking offense over something said or
done, making judgments, or fuming over how we were treated, we add to
our own reservoir of suffering. An event + our reaction = suffering.
When we’re able to be present with our feelings, and inquire why we’re
experiencing such a strong reaction and what our feelings tell us about
ourselves, that’s a learning opportunity. An event + inquiry + presence =
growth. Center your thoughts on growth." -https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-last-best-cure/201405/15-ways-get-someone-out-your-head
This passage helped me to make sense of why I found peace within the chaos of mosh pits, why I processed pain, aggression, agony, despair and other depressing experiences through art and came out feeling like my tortured soul was meant to be burdened with feeling things so strongly. Being present in my rage (or whatever I may have been feeling or going through) allowed me to burn it out, use it up, stew my sorrows and feast upon them. Use the emotions as fuel for the fire of my artistic drive.
