As the steam from the shower begins to fade, I look in the mirror and I see her. I see an addict. I get dressed, center myself with a cuppa tea, and go out into the world. I look all around. More addicts. All of us with our unique demons. All of us with our unique gifts. Two of the many examples of how we are more similar than different.
I’ve tried to manage my addiction to DOING for years.
Let me stop here and note this:
As far as addiction goes, there seems to be a commonly held belief that certain addictions are “worse” than others. “More damaging” than others. Warrant “more attention” than others. But is that true?
Isn’t Addiction ADDICTION?
Whenever an outside substance (or act, such as gambling or overeating or sex, or yes, even doing) has control over you… If you, in any way, feel as if you are powerless over anything, doesn’t that count?Continue Reading