How important is it really that you feel satisfied right now for 2 minutes, compared to getting yourself free from addiction forever?

A miracle is when we respond with compassion where a moment ago we may have believed there was something to be upset, blaming, or angry about.

Most people believe they know what it is that would make them happy, and what it is that they should get rid of in order to be happy. Unfortunately, few actually do.

For years I was so busy building walls I did not see I was imprisoning myself behind them, and did not recognize this pattern as being addiction. My addictive thinking and behavior became the bars of my cell. Denying feeling empty inside, I constantly looked for new things to acquire, people to be around, substances to take, and new goals to achieve in order to feel better about myself. Over the last four decades I have focused on healing my addictive mind and helping others do the same.

Most likely, when you are upset for any reason, it is rare that you will want to quickly see the real cause of your upset or the solution, but with practice you can begin to ask yourself honestly, is it the person/situation or is it my unforgiving thoughts about this person and the past that are upsetting me?

How important is it really that you feel satisfied right now for 2 minutes, compared to getting yourself free from addiction forever?

You can learn to focus on love in your heart rather than the symptoms of your physical condition.