tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-512082228517235274.post8571892860312590736..comments2023-10-16T08:31:47.388-04:00Comments on Sneakers and Books: Roadkill Is GrossNaderAlfiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08737988156579609786noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-512082228517235274.post-32583839430105552382008-07-28T08:17:00.000-04:002008-07-28T08:17:00.000-04:00Magik,I see your point and I'll discuss the proper...Magik,<BR/><BR/>I see your point and I'll discuss the proper place of anger in an up-coming post. <BR/><BR/>I'll say for now that St. Maximus meant HOLDING on to anger and not, as your good goal is "to get over it." Being angry for a time is one thing, but holding on to it, will cloud and "befoul" your mind, thus making hard to reach the LIFE of prayer. <BR/><BR/>Think of the words of the song by Creed:<BR/><BR/>"I know I can't hold the hate inside my mind, cause what consumes your thoughts, controls your life."Nader Alfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848018422089614572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-512082228517235274.post-29628525752971348032008-07-27T21:30:00.000-04:002008-07-27T21:30:00.000-04:00I actually find it easier to pray when I'm angry ...I actually find it easier to pray when I'm angry with something or someone. I'd even go as far as to say I am more moved towards prayer in such a situation. It helps get me over it most of the time. :)<BR/><BR/>But, this is an interesting point, definitely. Thanks Naddy...Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10749565742795461379noreply@blogger.com