Addiction is Training in Love
26 October 2013 - Eckhart Tolle,
- Practicing the Power of Now -
Every addiction arises from an unconscious refusal to face and move through your own pain. Every addiction starts with pain and ends with pain. Whatever the substance you are addicted to - alcohol, food, legal or illegal drugs, or a person - you are using something or somebody to cover up your pain.
What is this pain that he speaks of? Is it the drugs that give your heart that searing burn of shame and guilt? Alcohol is a drug, is it the booze burning a hole in your soul? Why your blood is purple and blue because your ice cold! Ever use a person just to not feel alone? It is all around us, this energy, but we use it for things which only sow and reap negativity and ends up taking your life in the end...regardless of whether you change or not.
That is why, after the initial euphoria has passed, there is so much unhappiness, so much pain in intimate relationships. They do not cause pain and unhappiness. They bring out the pain and unhappiness that is already in you. Every addiction does that. Every addiction reaches a point where it does not work for you anymore, and then you feel the pain more intensely than ever.
This guy sounds like he knows what he is talking about. This subject which requires truth in order to be a solution to problems from living off balance. I believe Mr. Tolle is one of us, an anonymous saint! Lol just kidding?
This is one reason why most people are always trying to escape from the present moment and are seeking some kind of salvation in the future. The first thing that they might encounter if they focused their attention on the Now is their own pain, and this is what they fear. If they only knew how easy it is to access in the Now the power of presence that dissolves the past and its pain, the reality that dissolves the illusion. If they only knew how close they are to their own reality, how close to God.
So you are saying that by not avoiding pain with medications such as cyboxin and methadone, I can actually detox and be free from opiates? Well, golly Mr. Tolle that sounds pretty swell. But just how do I go about doing this? I feel like shit, my bones ache, and I haven't slept in 30 days, happy halloween honey.
Avoidance of relationships in an attempt to avoid pain is not the answer either. The pain is there anyway. Three failed relationships in as many years are more likely to force you into awakening than three years on a deserted island or shut away in your room. But if you could bring intense presence into your aloneness, that would work for you too.
And So It Goes...Addiction
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Conversation started
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8:05pm
Hello Sean..my name is
Tacey, I am Mindy’s Mom..she has shared some of your story and how you have
empowered yourself to help yourself as well as help others .. inviting them a
place to have a voice..to be heard. To turn such a painful struggle into a
powerful encouraging story as you walk the path is incredible to me and I would
also like to help promote the extremely important work you and those with you
are doing. You have my utmost respect and I hope you stay true to your beliefs
and remain strong along your walk. It would be an honor to help share your
work. Thank you ...
9:10pm
THE
ANONYMOUS ONES
Wow thank you for
these unexpected and very kind words! Can I post some of this on the website?
Check out my latest episode for the radio show. I heard Nicole had experience
on radio and television, so I am psyched she is in to it and wants to create
something...bigger! The pain and the sorrow here on Cape Cod needs a little
love!
You may post whatever
you want..I am honored. This is your time..your work ..your gift to so many in
need of what you are giving..this is of utmost importance and your story and
everyones story needs to be heard ..silience is the killer..in voice and numbers
you shall conquer.
*Silence
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9:26pm
GOD
IS LOVE
Could not have said it
better myself!
GOD
IS TRUTH
I would wish you all
the luck but it isnt about luck..its about hard work , struggle and
perseverance ...too many battles go unnoticed..untold stories ..through
acknowledgement and validation as well as SUPPORT these sufferers may possibly
find some relief..some respite. People need to be educated in what is going on
and those that suffer need a place where they can go..a home of understanding.
I shall continue to follow! I am PROUD of YOU and I am PROUD of my DAUGHTER!
9:40pm
GOD
IS LIFE
she is an amazing
soul, I am content with her helping others! Your such a mom lol. Going home
tomorrow for the night. I am repairing the damage done and talking about it, I
see the benefit talking about it and being open and honest...so healing. Lots
of work to do, but I brought a trash bag and a broom, time to clean up the
past!
I use to say I finally
left all my baggage at the rotary when I moved here 12 years ago (now the
rotary isnt there lol)..but the truth is..I REALLY didnt let go of it all that
luggage until I FACED that I have some, honestly dealt with it..am dealing with
it(and in turn I have seen before my eyes my daughters lEARN from me in that
THEY also are starting to allow themselves the FREEDOM of being human,of making
mistakes and accepting that none of us are perfect but all of us are beautiful
souls)...everyone has a past and everyone has a future too..you have a bright
one..an important one..one for your generation..Be proud of yourself for you
have earned the respect!
9:51pm
LOVE
AND SERVICE=Immunity from drugs and alcohol
This whole
conversation is going to be published! Wow, I am totally in gratitude for
meeting you. Nicole gave me a little background, but that was enough to fill in
the blanks.
Humans share pain very well, and they share
joy even better. I hope to look back on this whole thing and laugh and cry at
the same time knowing it not only saved someone's life, but saved mine as well.
If you look up the history of Alcoholics
Anonymous the same thing that happened back in the 30's is happening today, but
it is for everyone! Why limit the most beautiful program of daily living to the
drunks and junkies? What about people with mental illness, like my sister? What
about the food addicts, sex addicts, homeless, and prisoners who can't make it
to a meeting?
You give me encouragement to carry on, and
keep calm sometimes!
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You sir are so very
CORRECT! I feel everyday for those you speak of..the forgotten, the wanderers ,
the lost, the sufferers of a chaotic mind , a restless soul, those who go
unnoticed, the taboos we do not dare utter word of lest we make someone feel
uncomfortable..tragedy all tragedy..we need reminding that we are ALL
humans..ALL souls here together. Practice kindness everyday..every single day
of your life ...be gentle and kind and caring .. be good to your fellow
man..for they ARE your brothers and sisters, your mothers and fathers, your
children. We can give the most wonderful gift that can ever be given..the gift
of joy..when we share we receive too..it is such a powerful message a powerful
powerful gift and it grows us each time we give it away..
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