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RE: Addiction: Choice VS Disease: The False Dichotomy
Ultimately all actions are the result of the individual's own energy and processes which ARE decisions on a certain level. The issue is that of consciousness vs unconsciousness. The more we create habits, the less conscious we become. What starts as a conscious decision, when combined with the intention to avoid real feelings, can become an unconscious habit and that's where the problems really begin.
"Ultimately all actions are the result of the individual's own energy and processes which ARE decisions on a certain level. The issue is that of consciousness vs unconsciousness. The more we create habits, the less conscious we become. What starts as a conscious decision, when combined with the intention to avoid real feelings, can become an unconscious habit and that's where the problems really begin."
That's pretty deep right there and hit me on a personal level I really vibe with. I think you're right, your words make so much logical sense. Though I do think I need to think about this more to sort of digest it more properly and be able to express it myself better in the future. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I found this comment very helpful, this is one of the few that really hit me deep.
You are welcome, yes - this understanding is one of the primary ones that humanity most needs currently to allow a variety of doorways to open that so many have tried to break through with brute force, pretty words and other methods that will never work! <3
I think it explains a lot! Cause I believe deep down most people aren't "bad" per se, they just stuck in some really bad habits! So perhaps if we can show people that, deep down they are good people, they just managed to unconsciously get caught up in certain "negative" patterns, then.. It's a much better way to approach it I think sorta like you said as opposed to brute force or pretty words.. If you can just explain it to them in a very simple logical way that makes sense, I'll think it'll be super helpful!
Oh yes, indeed - the phrase 'know thyself' was an early attempt at that - in a way.. but clearly too simple :)
Habits are like viruses in computers that run in the background, sapping the energy/power and doing things that are partially or totally unknown or not understood. The more we can reverse and heal that the better. :)
I don't necessarily think all habits are bad. For example.. I think it's probably a good idea to develop the habit of looking both ways before you cross a street or you could get hit by a vehicle and die.
Some habits seem to be very important and helpful and can even save our lives.. However, I think the key difference here is the nature of the habit, does it unjustly infringe on or harm anyone, including yourself? If so, you might want to examine it closer, and you might just want to examine all of your habits closer and everything you deeply believe as it's good to not get stuck in patterns for look long without reflection, however.. With something like crossing the street, I think the answer is always going to be.. You should probably look around first or you might die.
Also I noticed you're also a vegan, so.. an example you might resonate with is.. A bad habit would be one where someone kills an animal to eat and good one would be one that does not kill any sentient beings.
Habit itself is not bad, but I think it is one of the major things that the people in power play off of to keep people so confused, they get so many people stuck in bad unproductive habits so that they'll never be able to properly resist.
Humans are creatures of habit, and the people in power know this.. So they try to instill bad habits in us, perhaps if we can show people more how habitual they are and how they've been ensnared into harmful habits, we can help break the spell they are under. But once again. I don't think all habits are bad and I'm not sure if you were implying that or not.. Though.. I do think some habits are good. Especially like.. Showing compassion for people. If you have a habit of helping others.. What's wrong with that..?
It is like programming code, but I don't think it has to be a virus, it can be a helpful .
When children are given opiates repeatedly at a very young age from a trusted source (dr (criminal)) addiction is no longer a choice. The brain changes
I appreciate that, yes. In that case the issue remains unconsciousness, but its cause is a different one. The children are unconscious of the implications of the choices being made for them - which may result in a different pathway to addiction, but - as I understand - essentially the same outcome in terms of the presence of damaging habits. Free will was probably not involved and the will has been overpowered 'in the name of'.. something.
I believe the vast majority of opiate addictions start with prescriptions at a young age. It is criminal