# ACCEPTANCE This unwillingness to sit with the feelings leads to cloudy thinking and behaviors which cause us to feel guilt and shame. It becomes a vicious cycle because the only way we know to get rid of stress, guilt and shame is to numb...
Spirituality and Addiction An addiction is an obsession or compulsion which a person cannot control, although they think they can and it begins to affect them and others physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Most addictions: work, gambling, alcohol, drugs, or food are a spiritual malady of...
RESENTMENT Resentments are the addict’s number one offender. Holding on to resentments is like swallowing poison, then waiting for the other person to die. This age-old expression sums up the futility of holding on to resentments. One of the pathways to happiness and contentment is...
Is it true love, or is it emotional addiction? How can we tell the difference? – We can't, at least not at first. No tangible clues could separate the "pseudo" from "genuine". There's only elation. No matter how hard we try, there's no quieting the...
Instances of gambling addictions have risen sharply over the last few years. In fact, in the United States alone, over 5 million people reported having a gambling addiction that required treatment. Gambling addictions are classified as impulse-control disorders, types of progressive addictions that can negatively...
People of all ages, backgrounds, and races can become addicted to a variety of substances and experiences. From drugs and alcohol to porn and gambling, addiction is a real problem for a significant portion of the population. Just as their personal stories are unique, so,...