Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 What is an 'addiction'? Looks like I have never really understood 'addiction' and that has caused a lot of confusion and problem. If I liked pineapple a lot and had it frequently - it would not be " labeled " an addiction. But, if I had lot of sex, coffee, cigarette or coke... that would be called an 'addiction'. Why? If read Gita everyday and liked reading and contemplating on it - it wouldn't be called an 'addiction'. But, if I liked reading porn and read and thought about it everyday - it would be called an 'addiction'. Why? If I liked working in office and worked everyday with purpose, focus and discipline and if I really liked doing it - I wouldn't call that an 'addiction'. But, if I liked spending time on Internet, chatting, conversing and engaging in activities that don't bring 'money' - that might be called an 'addiction'. Why? What is an 'addiction', then? Is addiction just an activity that I like to engage in because at some level I enjoy it; but, which is considered 'wrong', by me or others, because, it can harm my body, brain or society? Is an addiction just an activity in which 'I am split' - that is one part of me really like it and says it feels pleasant and I " should " do it - while another part, such as my intellect says I shouldn't do it? Is 'addiction' just a split in personality and, nothing really different than any other activity that we like to frequently engage in? Maybe, so far, I have got 'addiction' all wrong. What is addiction in your view? Is an addiction simply an activity that you repeatedly engage in against the dictates of your intellect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Nisargadatta , " adithya_comming " <adithya_comming wrote: > > What is an 'addiction'? > > Looks like I have never really understood > 'addiction' and that has caused a lot > of confusion and problem. > > If I liked pineapple a lot and had it > frequently - it would not be " labeled " > an addiction. But, if I had lot of sex, > coffee, cigarette or coke... that would > be called an 'addiction'. Why? > > > If read Gita everyday and liked reading > and contemplating on it - it wouldn't be > called an 'addiction'. But, if I liked reading > porn and read and thought about it everyday - > it would be called an 'addiction'. Why? > > > If I liked working in office and worked > everyday with purpose, focus and discipline > and if I really liked doing it - I wouldn't > call that an 'addiction'. But, if I liked > spending time on Internet, chatting, > conversing and engaging in activities that > don't bring 'money' - that might be > called an 'addiction'. Why? > > > What is an 'addiction', then? > > Is addiction just an activity that I like > to engage in because at some level I enjoy > it; but, which is considered 'wrong', by me > or others, because, it can harm my body, > brain or society? > > Is an addiction just an activity in which > 'I am split' - that is one part of me really > like it and says it feels pleasant and I " should " > do it - while another part, such as my intellect > says I shouldn't do it? > > Is 'addiction' just a split in personality > and, nothing really different than any other > activity that we like to frequently engage in? > > Maybe, so far, I have got 'addiction' > all wrong. > > What is addiction in your view? > > > Is an addiction simply an activity > that you repeatedly engage in against > the dictates of your intellect? >An addiction is when you do something and are not aware that it initiated itself and is happening and happening and happening and you are the flea on the dog and not its' master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Nisargadatta , " adithya_comming " <adithya_comming wrote: > > What is an 'addiction'? > > Looks like I have never really understood > 'addiction' and that has caused a lot > of confusion and problem. > > If I liked pineapple a lot and had it > frequently - it would not be " labeled " > an addiction. But, if I had lot of sex, > coffee, cigarette or coke... that would > be called an 'addiction'. Why? > > > If read Gita everyday and liked reading > and contemplating on it - it wouldn't be > called an 'addiction'. But, if I liked reading > porn and read and thought about it everyday - > it would be called an 'addiction'. Why? > > > If I liked working in office and worked > everyday with purpose, focus and discipline > and if I really liked doing it - I wouldn't > call that an 'addiction'. But, if I liked > spending time on Internet, chatting, > conversing and engaging in activities that > don't bring 'money' - that might be > called an 'addiction'. Why? > > > What is an 'addiction', then? > > Is addiction just an activity that I like > to engage in because at some level I enjoy > it; but, which is considered 'wrong', by me > or others, because, it can harm my body, > brain or society? > > Is an addiction just an activity in which > 'I am split' - that is one part of me really > like it and says it feels pleasant and I " should " > do it - while another part, such as my intellect > says I shouldn't do it? > > Is 'addiction' just a split in personality > and, nothing really different than any other > activity that we like to frequently engage in? > > Maybe, so far, I have got 'addiction' > all wrong. > > What is addiction in your view? > > > Is an addiction simply an activity > that you repeatedly engage in against > the dictates of your intellect? addictions to whatever.....cause normally some problems to the imaginary entity, who believe he/she is this or that....and therefore need this or that.....to be happy....and to stay being happy problems happen at times....when for some reason, the imaginary entity can't get anymore what he/she is addicted to.... Marc Ps: addictions are in relation with ego-mind less ego-mind.....less addictions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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