If We Can’t Break Our Addictions, There's A Kinder Way To Get To The Root

Addictions are so challenging to let go of. And everybody has them, more or less... Perhaps it isn't all about willpower and stopping unhealthy behaviours on a surface level. Been there, done that. Stuff comes back or shapes form.
Let's get curious: What is actually the driver behind addictions? What are we getting out of them? They are regulating and serving a purpose.
In my opinion, at the root is a feeling of a separate self that is at the mercy of the world. So we really need to be with ourselves, sit with what is (if we call that meditation or not) but that can be super challenging to do, especially when there is trauma or a neurodivergent nervous system involved. Emotions and sensations can be overwhelmed, so we don't sit or meditate. So I am exploring how we can make this easier for ourselves.
Again, I am no expert, just someone doing their own field studies on themselves and sharing whatever I find, as perhaps it could help someone out there feel less alone and maybe move a step towards a new, gentler direction.

0:00 Understanding Addictions
8:09 The root: Facing yourself
10:21 Bridge: Guided meditations
13:52 How can I make this easier for myself

🌀 Disclaimer: These recordings are offered as meditations and personal reflections. They are shared for wellbeing, inspiration, and self-connection. They are not medical or psychological advice, nor a substitute for professional care. If you are experiencing significant distress, please seek the support of a qualified professional. 🌀