[illignocearia]

If one becomes fully aware of the emotion and relaxes with the breath in the midst of it , it subsides by itself.

I love this quote, Aloka.

Now where did I see that before?

So simple, but so profound. I've been learning this lately myself. Instead of reacting to these emotions, I try (my best) to become aware, like you said, and maybe examine them a little bit. It is a little easier to see that they too, are "empty". Also, many of these emotions are just effects, which means they need a cause.

Oh and I guess by the time you do all that, the emotion may subside, or you may even be lucky enough to forget why you were mad or upset in the first place! Just kidding...