Many people who are ill have obvious patterns of
addiction or low self esteem in the equation.
An
addiction is anything which has a hold on us such as:
overwork, exercise, sex, food, chocolate, sugar, coffee,
alcohol, cigarettes, illegal drugs, medications, money,
worry, material possessions, relationships, negativity,
overachieving, gambling etc.
People can also be
addicted to illness.
The grapple hook of addictions can be an avoidance
mechanism to take us off the path to fulfillment or to
prevent us from exploring issues and subjects that
expose our vulnerability.
These addictive tendencies begin in childhood and
our constant need for attention. Some people have
had very traumatic childhoods. The comfort that their
addiction provides is justifiable.
Our parents or caregivers kept us quiet with food, the
breast, the pacifier, the bottle, the toys, the outings, the
diversions - and the minute we squawked, we were
given something to keep us quiet. As adults, we rely
upon these addictions to numb the pain and
frustration of daily life. These items give us a sense of
power and control.
Coffee drinkers, for example, can describe in minute
detail the feeling of their special brand of elixir as it
touches every inch of their alimentary tract. And yet,
you wouldnt believe the numbers of people who are
seeking optimum health while being addicted to
caffeine, chocolate and sugars, not to mention illegal
drugs, cigarettes, and alcohol. As soon as people
stop taking these addictive substances, their health
dramatically improves.
I believe that life is all about learning, growing, and
mastering certain behaviors, the least of which are
addictions. On a higher spiritual level, addictions are
interesting. They have great power over us and they
also carry negative energies, which can be seen
energetically. These negative energies or entities
attach themselves to the physical body.
When I see an addicted person, I can tell that
something has a hook in them. I will see black all
around them. They appear unclear or dark to me as if
they have a dark cloud around them or a negative
force, which is sapping their life force or vitality.
Something has a hold on them and I know that they
are addicted.
From the spiritual perspective, nothing must have a
hold on us - no substance, no person, no place, or
possession. On a spiritual level, we must be free,
clear, and available to be moved by the universe. The
addictions derail us and keep us from fully entering
life and our true calling.
Staying stuck in an
addiction
to any behavior means that we are not really ready to
grow up and take full responsibility for the life that God
has given us.
In another way, if we are addicted, we are not clear.
We do not emit clear, radiant energy from our bodies,
and our auras or electromagnetic fields are muddy. As
a result, our physical bodies are tired and worn down.
The emission of radiant, clear energy from our
physical selves is significant in the area of
manifestation.
We desire to manifest the best into
our
lives on a material and spiritual level. I believe that the
emission of this radiant energy, which comes from
having a clear and healthy physical body, and plenty of
personal fulfillment, is the cornerstone to manifesting
these positive experiences.
On an emotional level, an addicted person has a very
strong little girl or boy inside them who is running the
show. Life is too difficult and I must have my treats,
my pacifier, or something to make me feel better, we
say.
When people realize that the body they have
been given is an instrument to carry them through to
complete their mission and purpose in this life, then
people seem happy to let go of the addictions in favor
of a healthier lifestyle.
Im often asked how I manage my own food cravings.
Like many of you, I have a strong inner child that
needs plenty of nurturing. I have to let the little child
have her treats treats which will not make me feel
sick. Because I am very aware of my food sensitivities,
I had to do a lot of research and tweaking of recipes to
find goodies that would not make my Candidiasis
proliferate, not spike my blood sugar (which would
give me that tired, low energy feeling later on), and not
initiate a histamine reaction which would trigger food
allergies.
On occasion, I do enjoy a sweet dessert or a glass of
wine. I indulge myself occasionally, but it has to be
something really special. For instance, I might be
willing to pay the price for feeling a little off the next
day for a delectable slice of hazelnut torte or a dish of
creme brulee. But it is not worth it for me to jeopardize
my program for a mundane piece of pie or just an
ordinary cookie.
When, like me, you know your
body so
well that you can tell when it is slightly left of center,
the foods that you used to crave will not have a hold on
you. The value that you will place on a finely tuned,
healthy body will just be too great.
(Excerpted from The Body Knows - Chapter 7)
