Dealing With Anger

My main work is with addictions and it really bothers me at times to witness the extent to which addictions make life difficult for so many.  The other day, I realized that I was feeling anger about small inconveniences that, normally, don’t bother me.  At one point I even slammed a book down on a table (ten times!), hurting my hand.  I took note of the anger and meditated about its source, knowing it wasn’t the inconveniences.  The source was that I have several clients, friends and acquaintances who are having a rough time with addictions of various types right now, which causes a very human part of me to feel sad and concerned.  I began talking about the anger and allowing it to dissipate.