{"id":509,"date":"2015-03-15T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2015-03-15T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/revealingyourluminessence\/?p=509"},"modified":"2015-03-15T09:32:55","modified_gmt":"2015-03-15T15:32:55","slug":"freedom-from-habits-and-addictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/revealingyourluminessence\/2015\/03\/freedom-from-habits-and-addictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Freedom From Habits and Addictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

Let\u2019s explore the distinction between a habit and an addiction. As we all know, our lives seem to be woven together through a series of thoughts and actions that eventually become habits. Some of these patterns that become ingrained into our daily lifestyle<\/a> clearly serve us in healthy and productive ways, like brushing our teeth and bathing daily, while others take us down a path of frustration, depression and dis-ease. Some habits may seem incredibly difficult to break, but given enough motivation, support, and constant dedication, we can reshape our thoughts through creating new neuropaths in the brain.<\/p>\n

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Addictions are more deeply rooted, especially when they\u2019re triggering a physical sensation that evokes pleasure via a chemical substance, a sexual rush, a food craving, or a quick fix that temporarily relieves a lodged pain from our lives. In Western Culture, we\u2019ve developed an unspoken agreement that addictions are something to feel ashamed of, and quite often feel powerless over them until they reach a critical state. Unfortunately, it might take an alcoholic several DUI\u2019s until they are required to get help through a twelve step program, or a smoker being medically advised that they\u2019re on the verge of pre-cancer before taking action.<\/p>\n

Unless we address the deeper wound or void that we\u2019re feeling in our lives, we\u2019ll likely end up trading one addiction for another. Both addictions and \u201cbad\u201d habits are rooted in an unhealthy belief that we need to look outside ourselves for our sense of wholeness and worthiness. Imagine being able to remove yourself enough from your habit or addiction to simply observe it without judgment. Easy to say, but the practice of detached mindfulness<\/a> is not cultivated in our culture, so we simply don\u2019t have the practice or the tools to effectively remove ourselves from our conditions.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, let\u2019s imagine what that would look like. If we truly removed ourselves from the current emotional trigger and viewed our non-supportive thoughts, feelings and choices from a clear, loving and compassionate perspective, we would choose a path that fostered love. We would cherish our life journey and only make choices that honor ourselves and all concerned.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s imperative to remember that we\u2019re always at choice. Sometimes it feels too overwhelming to tackle all of this on our own, so we can call on the boundless support around us. This might be a health professional or a dear friend who isn\u2019t willing to co-sign any choices that are not of your best interest. Once we say YES to a life truly devoted to love, compassion and wisdom, there is no turning back. At the core of your essence, you are pure light, perfect and magnificent.\u00a0 Let it be so.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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