So this is a hard subject to write about, as all addictions in some form or another, whether it be to an object, person or a feeling, are not only difficult to ignore, it can be very hard to change as well. Every addiction comes from an unconscious refusal to face and move through our own pain and reality.
Addiction has taught me many things, not only what true pain is all about, but also about choices, boundaries, self worth, loss and even love. We all experience addiction differently but the only way to stop a habit that no longer serves you, is to stop it completely. We can have as I call them “innocent” addictions like chocolate, ice cream, coffee..but even with these types of addictions, it still has to be a balance, as when those “innocent” addictions doesn’t work to disguise your pain any more, you many times move on to a bigger addiction.. For example addictions like alcohol, drugs, food and smoking can consume, and eventually destroy your whole life. I learned all addictions are always progressive unless you stop, unfortunately it always gets worse before we decide to make a change.. I also believe all addictions are a symptom of a deeper problem, we haven’t dealt with or are afraid to face. Although fear is healthy, and it’s our bodies and mind’s way of saying something needs to change, it might be easier said than done, and many times we ignore it. Our addiction soothes the problem temporarily, as we don’t have to feel the pain, but unfortunately the pain will not go away, and it can transfer into our whole being and it makes it substantially harder to change. Our nerve system can get damaged and eventually our Body, Mind and Spirit shut down and we feel numb to our whole life, and everything and anybody around it. We can’t enjoy the beautiful parts of life anymore and we hide from everybody around us that doesn’t feed our addictions.
Even If you live around addiction for long periods of time, you too will eventually get emotionally, physically and spiritually sick, and that’s what happened to me. After a lot of self work, dedication and a strong will to live in this beautiful world, I finally started to listen to myself and I got to a place where I can enjoy life again, and for that I’m forever grateful. There are many resources out there!
Today’s Assignment:
Cut out one thing you know your body or mind needs to have that is not helping you in your life. You will know if you are addicted to it. It could be something you eat, a person that is toxic, watching tv, texting, smoking or anything else that you feel doesn’t benefit you anymore.
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