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YES THERE IS. Anger and annoyance come
from the conclusions you've drawn about the meaning of an event.
You conclude that you were insulted or disrespected, and then
you feel anger in response to the disrespect.
For example, when someone does X, it means
they think you're stupid. But what if that's not what
it means? Then your anger would just be needless suffering, right?
Try this: Next time you feel angry or annoyed
because someone did something, ask yourself what you think the
action meant. Then ask yourself What else could it
mean? Your first conclusion might not be the best one, so
ask it a few times. Your anger will diminish as your certainty
about the meaning of the event diminishes.

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