Addiction and the Power of Letting Go
Today I’m reblogging a poignant post Tina Frisco has written for the Story Reading Ape’s blog. The article delves into the Power of Letting Go of our addictions, which I thought would be a fitting post to end the year and begin a fresh one with positive thinking. The power remains in our subconscious as Tina tells us, and shows us a method to deal with our addictions.
“You’re extremely disgusted with an old habit. You’re ranting. You’re pacing. You’re regurgitating. You’re spent. You pick yourself up from the floor, dry your tears, and swear on your life that this is the last time. You throw away all accouterments, all paraphernalia, all reminders of the loathed and dreaded addiction. You make it through the day with firm resolve. Then you awaken the following morning with an insatiable craving. You recall your commitment and fight doggedly not to give in. You argue with yourself. You become frustrated. The stress grows into a pressing mass in your belly. Then suddenly… a comforting thought: One more day won’t hurt! You acquiesce. You give in. And the roller coaster ride begins…
A teacher once told me that the masters, the avatars, often carry an addiction in order to stay in form — to remain incarnate. She explained that the addiction weights them down, anchors them in the physical, and without it they would ascend into the realm of spirit. This implies choice. It implies that they’re in charge. It suggests they have power over their thoughts and actions.
But most of us mortals fall prey to addiction unconsciously, without awareness. Prompted by pleasure or necessity, we engage in an activity that, over time, becomes a habit — a predator – a persecutor. And we soon learn how difficult it can be to break its hold on us.
Addiction controls us because if we let it go, a void is created, a void that the subconscious mind fears and seeks to fill. If we have nothing at the ready with which to replace it, the old and familiar will quickly return, like water filling a hole.
The most effective way to let go the old is to simultaneously bring in the new. . . .Continue Reading
Source: Addiction and The Power of Letting Go – Guest Post… | Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
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Some of us are born with addictive personalities, and some are not. Letting go of one addiction could possibly lead to another one for a person with an addictive nature.
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So true Stevie. And that can be quite challenging, finding something to fill a void over and over. 🙂
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Indeed, Stevie. That’s why I suggest encoding a new and beneficial program into the subconscious before letting go the addiction. The subconscious seeks to serve. If a new program is instilled before letting go the old one, the subconscious is more likely not to feel its survival is threatened and our chance of success is greater. Thank you for commenting 🙂
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Thank you for sharing this, Deb. As you say, it seems a fitting end-of-the-year post, especially with all the indulging that takes place over these winter holidays. Your support means so much to me. Peace and blessings, my sweet friend. Namaste ❤
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Glad you approve, lol. A fitting post. Namaste my friend. ❤
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Thanks for this re-blog. Looks brilliant. Heading over to Chris right now.
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Thanks for reading Christoph. Tina has such amazing insight and compassion. ❤
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Thanks so much for reading and sharing, Christoph. Wishing you a blessed and joyous New Year ♥
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I managed to read Tina’s posting in full.. I have been concentrating on clearing out some of my own childhood programming .. 🙂 Debby and I shared a similar type of mother.. And a bereavement brought lots of memories to the surface that needed clearing out and working upon..
I did a lot of personal inner work along with grounding, smudging and altering my perception of how I viewed certain memories.
And have come out the other side stronger for it..
Thank you for sharing..
Love and Hugs to you Tina and Deb..
Sue 🙂
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So happy you found a way to work through the obstacles Sue. It is a lot of work, but it’s like fine tuning our engines. 🙂 ❤ xoxo
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Yes.. Leaves lots of grease, lol.. but we get cleaned up eventually haha… 🙂
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Lol, the end result is the main thing. 🙂 xoxo
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Thank you for sharing your struggle and process, Sue. I, too, use ceremony to clear and grow. It’s amazing what can be accomplished when we set our intention. I sense you are healing ~ on all levels. I see you as a beacon shining through the darkness. I hope you know what a bright light you are in the world … Love and hugs ?
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Aww… thank you for that lovely compliment Tina.. Yes ceremony is wonderful.. I beat my drum often.. 🙂 ❤ And I thank you for all the Light you share.. ❤
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