What a Cockroach Taught Me About Anger

What a Cockroach Taught Me About Angerby: Irina AlexanderPublished on: 09/29/2026

A cockroach at a silent meditation retreat taught me why an emotion only lasts 90 seconds, and why we stay angry for hours anyway. The sensation comes first. The story comes second.

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What a Cockroach Taught Me About Anger
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