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We hear a lot about addiction these days. Marijuana is being legalized in many
states. Drugs are now consumed by more young people including children, much
to their detriment. Despicable people are lacing those drugs with exceedingly
harmful substitutes in order to make more money; the most recent a varnish
derivative that rots you from the inside out.
Because of that, the word addiction conjures up
thoughts of poison, destruction, and a world swirling out of control. Under the
right circumstances, food can become an addiction. Obesity destroys health and
sometimes relationships. Self-indulgence, sexual addictions and any number of
habits that become all consuming may lead to disease, crime, and lack of
self-control.
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But not all addictions are bad. Forming good habits
protects us from the bad ones. Habitual routines that keep us on track can
protect us from destructive diversions. Goals, structure, and a plan can help
us overcome bad influences that keep us from fulfilling our dreams.
Choice plays a vital role. With the goal of
learning, we can add educational experiences that keep us involved and interested
in life and living. Instead of watching porn which sucks us down into a dark
hole, we can select films that highlight our highest aspirations with heroes
and heroines we want to emulate.
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Life spirals downward when we indulge in self-pity
and self-gratification. The only way to yank ourselves from this trap is to
turn our attention outward, away from ourselves. Not only do we end up helping
others, but we help ourselves.
For fine artists the adage to “paint every day”
occupies thought and action. But once you get in a “bad patch” it’s hard to be
creative. Going it alone as many creative’s do only exacerbates the problem.
Reaching out for help or reaching up to a power source greater than your own is
the only answer.
Once you get past the demons, you can start over.
Plan your days and set your goals. Be determined. Don’t let anything, especially
your own pity party get in the way of your dreams. Even if you don’t become “King
of the Hill,” you’ll at least derive great satisfaction from doing what you
love.
Retro paintings afeatured are available in prints or framed originals
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What goes on in America usually comes to fruition in England at some point or another. Not sure whether to laugh, cry or comment about the marijuana.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about forming good habits and also getting help when you need it. It's no fun trying to dig yourself out of a deep pit covered in mud, slipping and sliding everywhere for days, weeks or months, when you could have got someone to just drop you a rope.
Loved the visualization of a rope! Great comments. Yes, we have a lot more in common than we do differences. Thanks for stopping by!
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