Love to read Thich Nhat Nhan's books =)
Something on working with strong emotions, a very useful and helpful analogy:
Look at strong emotions as a kind of storm. If we know weatherproofing techniques, we can come out of it intact... If we master the ways of calming and steadying our mind, we can pass through the storms of emotion with relative ease... don't think. Stop all your ruminating, and just focus on the breathing. When trees get hit by a storm, the treetops are thrashed around and run the highest risk of being damaged. The trunk of the tree is more stable and solid; it has many roots reaching deep into the earth. The treetops are like your head, your thinking mind.
When a storm comes up in you, get out of the treetop and go down to the trunk for safety. Your roots start down at your abdomen, slightly below the navel, at the energy point known as the tan tien in Chinese medicine. Put all your attention on that part of your belly and breathe deeply. Don't think about anything, and you will be safe while the storm of emotions is blowing. Practice this every day for just five minutes, and after three weeks, you ill be able to handle your emotions whenever they rise up...
I hope you find this useful.
May all of us continue to enjoy our practice and be well and happy =)
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