Page 27 - Pearls of Perception (eBook)

Addicted

Let's face it, we're all addicted. We all have bigger or smaller things
that give us the thrills. From the coffee that we drink in the morning
and the bits of chocolate that we sneak inside the fridge for, all the
way to gambling, alcohol, sex and even drugs.

As you've probably already guessed, the mechanism behind every
and any addiction is quite simplistic. It all boils down to something
that gives us satisfaction and of which we want more, and more, and
more. The more we consume, the more the craving intensifies.

But what's the problem with that? an innocent being might ask.

Aren't we supposed to enjoy ourselves?

Aren't we meant to be explorers of this world and make use of its
vast resources?

There's no reason to be ashamed about it. Truth be told, it's awk-
wardly easy for one's foot to slip into the swamp of addictions once