Soft addictions are an alluring, seductive aspect of our culture - they are easy to attain and socially acceptable, they are even encouraged in many cases. Yet they are lethal to the spirit.
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When we learn new behaviors and break through to higher levels of consciousness and love, we can fulfill the deeper spiritual hunger within.Judith Wright
Want to know if a given behavior is a soft addiction If any of these characteristics apply, chances are it is zoning out, avoiding feelings, compulsiveness, denialrationalization, stinking thinking, and hiding or lying about the behavior.
Judith Wright
When not deeply engaged in creative activities, or numbed out by the TV, I felt empty. My heart hurt. I often felt hollow or as if I were some sort of wispy ghost, barely existing.
Judith Wright
As we get past our superficial material wants and instant gratification we connect to a deeper part of ourselves, as well as to others, and the universe.
Judith Wright
I learned to be with myself rather than avoiding myself with limiting habits; I started to be aware of my feelings more, rather than numb them.
Judith Wright
Only after I faced the unhappiness of my first marriage did I start on the path of personal growth.
Judith Wright
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