Cattāri Brahmavihārā

I undertake the training rule never to raise my voice in anger or irritation.

I specifically added this rule to the list because I found it to be something I was conditioned to do. For whatever reason my kamma is such that I resort to screaming when I find my children aren’t doing what they’re supposed to. Not only does this not work very well but it also paves the way for worse things.

So if I am able to become aware of what I’m doing before it’s too late I can short circuit the whole chain of events. Funny how in taking care of oneself one takes care of all others.