In this fantastic Healthygirl.ca article, “A Nation of Addicts,” Natalia suggests that the cause and cure for addiction is consciousness. And she’s not the only one. Many people today believe that we use our addictions to silence our bodies and emotions.
Spiritual leaders like Eckhart Tolle teach us the benefits of mastering the art of creating peace and how to activate the power of Now. For quick reference, straight from the Live Lighter vaults, here are 27 tips to bring you into the present moment so you can break the cycle of addiction:
- Drink water.
- Breathe! Most of us breathe from the tops of our lungs. Try filling up your lower lungs with longer inhales/exhales.
- Run up and down a few stairs.
- Get on the floor and do some core exercises.
- Ask yourself: “Right now, do I really want this insert addiction here?”
- Call a buddy who’s overcome the same addiction or who’s also trying to raise their consciousness level.
- Yoga.
- Stretch.
- Make some tea.
- Ask yourself: “Why am I better off without insert addiction here?”
- Do some dishes.
- Organize papers.
- Brush your teeth. Read the rest of this entry
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