addiction

Am I off-base when I think that, to some degree, nearly everyone struggles with some form of addiction? whether it's alcohol, drugs, codependent behaviour, food, obsessive compulsiveness, internet or computers or gaming or any number of behaviours or issues... it seems like many, MANY people struggle with something in their lives.

how many of us are truly able to set aside our struggles, for even a moment, when we're in the presence of another being, to be fully present in the relationship/interaction/conversation? how many of us are able to do that consistently?

and when we're in a conversation where something said rubs us the wrong way, how many of us are able to, first of all, not take it personally, and secondly, recognize that a person who says something that seems offensive is (possibly) hurting and seeking deeper connection, and third, how many of us are able to hold the sacred space open and remain connected to Spirit ourselves in that challenging moment?! And isn't that what Life is asking us to do? Isn't that the ultimate gift that we can give to each other... All that's required is a deep breath and some mindful awareness and deep compassion? How many of us truly remember that each and every moment... this moment, is truly sacred? After all, it's the only moment we've got.

All too often it's easier said than done. But truly, we're collectively waking up. We're sharing with each other, we're learning to communicate deeply, we're becoming really present in our conversations. Synchronicities are exploding, flow is happening, and it's beginning to snowball. It's a beautiful, beautiful thing.