Perspectives on Living: August 2008

Hi...thanx for waiting...I talked about personal power in the last blog and I want to continue with that because it is at the foundation of our ability to be happy and satisfied in this life. One of the largest struggles any of us has is with addiction...You don't have addictions? Well, let's take a look and see. We can become addicted to almost anything. We are all familiar with drug and alcohol addictions, and most of us would grant food and sex can be addictive for some; but what about T.V. or games, or sports, or 'danger'? We get addicted to all kinds of activities and substances, chocolate, ice cream, etc. So what?

So what, is so we are no longer the author of our own life. We will rationalize and defend our addictions and swear we 'like' doing them, but the truth is we are their slaves. We will sabotage those we love, spend money and health on them and cut off our nose to spite our face to keep them going. Do you have an addiction? It might be worth exploring because the addictive aspect is being lost in your auto/protector and 'using' the addiction to avoid some important aspect of your life.

If you can see it (and believe me that is a big if) you can release from it and take back your personal power. In some cases you will need a 'program' or coach or guide to help you. Often you will need the support of your family and certainly you will need your willingness to face the addictive quality of the behavior.

Live free of your addictions and be watchful you don't replace one with another. Stay connected to people who ARE NOT associated with your addiction. Seek surrender, and personal honesty...tell the truth...and in this case at least, IT WILL SET YOU FREE! You are a child of the universe, you belong here, it is a benevolent place for you to be...find where those things are true for you and love the ones you're with...until next time I remain...Respectfully Yours, Larry

A Thought for Today: Releasing from addiction can seem like a nightmare, but it is a dream come true...hold on to that piece of wisdom and take actions to achieve freedom...you will be forever rewarded.

An Action YOU can Take...as part of your self assessment ask others if they see you as addicted to anything...tell them you would really like their opinion and the harder it is to listen will guide you to the truth.
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