just this morning I listen to the part of the first "Conversations with God" audiobook, where the God voice says to Neal that the human body never was meant to intake alcohol or smoke substances like tabacco. Neal insisted that he only drinks in moderation (at least back then in the mid 90ies, when the first book was written) and had given up smoking 10 years prior. God replied that those, who do these kinds of terrible things (smoking or drinking alcohol) to their bodies with that clearly indicate that they have "NO WILL TO LIVE"!
I heard this, this morning during my morning walk and now you write about your intention to give up drinking alcohol. Perfect match and yet another indication for "there are no coincidences in the universe".
In Buddhism the 5th precept is to refrain from taking intoxicants. The positive version is 'with mindfulness clear and radiant I purify my mind.'
When it's too uncomfortable to be with the mind then things like alcohol, tobacco, drugs, food, work, exercise can be used to avoid being with difficult feelings. I guess a lot of people aren't even aware of this and that they have no will to live. It's difficult when alcohol is socially acceptable and available everywhere!
Hey Helen.
just this morning I listen to the part of the first "Conversations with God" audiobook, where the God voice says to Neal that the human body never was meant to intake alcohol or smoke substances like tabacco. Neal insisted that he only drinks in moderation (at least back then in the mid 90ies, when the first book was written) and had given up smoking 10 years prior. God replied that those, who do these kinds of terrible things (smoking or drinking alcohol) to their bodies with that clearly indicate that they have "NO WILL TO LIVE"!
I heard this, this morning during my morning walk and now you write about your intention to give up drinking alcohol. Perfect match and yet another indication for "there are no coincidences in the universe".
Greets Joerg
Hi Joerg
In Buddhism the 5th precept is to refrain from taking intoxicants. The positive version is 'with mindfulness clear and radiant I purify my mind.'
When it's too uncomfortable to be with the mind then things like alcohol, tobacco, drugs, food, work, exercise can be used to avoid being with difficult feelings. I guess a lot of people aren't even aware of this and that they have no will to live. It's difficult when alcohol is socially acceptable and available everywhere!
I love this poem and send all courage to you on the sobriety journey
It's a good one isn't it. Thank you and sending love to you.