We learn to be curious about our anger, revamp Pershing Square, and get ready for Love Island.
A Letter From Our Founder
Dear reader,
May has been a lot. I don’t mean that dramatically, I mean it in the way that parents of school-age children will probably recognize immediately. The end of the year requests, the performances, the parties, the feelings. All of it landing all at once, and all of it needing something from me.
When I am stretched this thin, I know things about myself. I know that my patience has less room in it. I know that I am quicker to irritability and quicker to snap. I have learned to recognize this in myself not as a character flaw but as information: my body telling me that I am running low and need tending to.
This month I have been trying to protect my rest and carve out small moments that are just for me. Watercolor painting. Reading. I just finished Lily and the Octopus, which gutted me completely and also cracked something open, access to grief that I have been carrying for years. That kind of catharsis is its own form of rest.
And then my family and I went to breakfast for our anniversary. We go every year to the place where my partner and I got married, and it is one of my favorite rituals. This time, we were seated next to a large party who were loud and unhappy. Normally I could let something like that go. This time I couldn’t. My attention locked on them, and I felt the irritation rising in a way that felt bigger than the situation deserved.
I knew what that meant. I’ve learned to recognize it. I stepped away and ultimately had to wrap up breakfast early while doing my best to be easy with myself.
This month’s article is about anger… the everyday kind that most of us were never taught to understand. What it actually is, what it is trying to tell us, and how we begin to listen to it without letting it take over.
I hope it meets you wherever you are this month. And if you are tired, I hope you find a moment soon that is just for you.
As always, if you’re looking for support, we’re here. You can reach us at info@takeroottherapy.com or call or text (323) 388-5578.
Warmly,
Saba Harouni Lurie (she/her/hers)
On The Blog
What Is Your Anger Really Trying to Tell You?: Understanding Anger, What Lies Beneath It, and How to Begin Listening
Growing up in my Iranian household, anger scared the shit out of me. My parents, who both worked all the time and were generally overwhelmed themselves, weren’t necessarily quick to anger, but when they felt angry, they would explode. It wasn’t uncommon, and it never felt okay…
How to Help
Pershing Square Beautification Day
Calling all volunteers!! 📣
Join us for a community Beautification Day at Pershing Square on Friday, June 5th! ✨
Together, we’ll roll up our sleeves and help revamp a public space vital to the heart of downtown LA ❤️🌆
We’re inviting volunteers to take part in one (or both!) shifts:
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM // 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sign up, bring a friend, and be part of something meaningful 💚
WHEN:
Friday, June 5th
9 AM – 12 PM
and/or 12 – 3 PM
WHERE:
Pershing Square
532 S. Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Volunteer with Indie Shakes!
It’s caring, enthusiastic individuals like you that allow us to bring accessible theater to Los Angeles! Thank you for your commitment to the arts and your fellow Angelenos! High school students are encouraged to volunteer! Any volunteers under the age of 18 will need a guardian to sign their volunteer paperwork. Find more info on the website.
WHEN:
Various Dates (Starting June 24th)
WHERE:
Old Los Angeles Zoo
4801 Griffith Park Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Community Events
Book & Clothing Swap
Join us for an afternoon of spirited swapping and tarot readings!
In collaboration with Creative Carinos, come and swap up to 10 pieces of gently used books and clothing items! A volunteer from the Pasadena Repair Cafe will offer on-site light repair work for clothing items.
Ayla Healing will also be joining us to offer some intuitive Tarot Reading ($). First come, first served!
Event is OUTDOORS. Please plan accordingly.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 30th
12 – 4 PM
WHERE:
2057 North Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91104
Field Day: Fish
Join Clockshop to learn about local wildlife and aquatic species in the Los Angeles River Watershed! At the water’s edge, wildlife enthusiasts of all skill levels will learn about the species of the river, both native and nonnative, as well as thriving and locally extinct. Attendees will also have a chance to cast a line themselves, guided by Sam Reese, and Derek Yee will lead a gyotaku demonstration, a traditional Japanese method of printing fish. Facilitators will share the current status of the LA River and the forthcoming Bowtie Wetland Demonstration, a 3.5-acre stormwater filtration and habitat project by The Nature Conservancy.
WHEN:
Saturday, July 11th
10 AM – 12:30 PM
WHERE:
Clockshop
2806 Clearwater Street
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Featured Publications
The Most Toxic Communication Habit on Love Island Season 7
featuring Saba Harouni Lurie
Experts Say This Common Behavior Is The Chicken Way Out Of A Friendship
featuring Saba Harouni Lurie
You Might Have a “Depression Room” in Your House and Not Even Realize It
featuring Saba Harouni Lurie