How Do You Let Go Of Your Lower Addictive Nature? (Non Duality)

TL;DR

Spiritual awakening doesn't eliminate addictions or attachments, but rather changes our relationship with them.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 💱 Awakening doesn't eliminate addictions and attachments but changes our relationship with them.
• 📽️ Disassociating from the body or projecting an idealized concept of awakening onto oneself is an unhelpful approach.
• ❓ Awakened beings can still have addictions and attachments, but they approach them with acceptance and surrender.
• 👻 Transcending addictions requires a balance between effort and allowing grace to work.
• 🤳 It's essential to be mindful of our own addictions and attachments without judgment or self-criticism.
• 👾 Addictions and attachments are part of the karmic game and should not be judged based on preconceived notions of awakening.
• 🥡 Addictions and attachments can be transcended, but it takes time, patience, and guidance from consciousness.

Questions & Answers

Q: Does spiritual awakening completely eliminate addictions and attachments?

No, awakening changes our relationship with addictions and attachments, reducing their intensity, but doesn't eradicate them entirely.

Q: Why do some spiritual aspirants disassociate from their bodies?

Some spiritual seekers disassociate from their bodies to avoid negative experiences and believe it signifies a higher level of awakening, but it's a misguided approach.

Q: Are there awakened beings who still have addictions?

Yes, awakened beings can also have addictions and attachments, such as smoking or food. However, they approach them with acceptance and surrender.

Q: Can addictions and attachments be transcended through willpower alone?

No, addictions and attachments cannot be overcome solely through willpower. Grace, motivation, and surrender play crucial roles in overcoming them.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Awakening does not eliminate addictive behaviors or attachments, but it reduces their intensity as we realize our true nature.

• Some spiritual aspirants either project an idealized concept of awakening onto themselves or disassociate from their bodies to avoid negative experiences.

• Even awakened beings can have their own addictions and attachments, such as smoking or food, but they approach them with acceptance and surrender.