Addiction

Our mind gets attached and addicted, not our body. The desire to eat sweet or fried foods arises in the mind, not in the body. We have five senses: smell, taste, touch, hear and see. The mind may make harmful choices and cause problems for the body. Mind is the cause of physical problems. So it is up to Buddhi, the intellect, to discriminate between what is helpful and what is harmful. Discretion is the key that opens or closes our mind's doors. Mind is the cause of freedom or bondage. We need to make wise choices for our physical, mental, emotional, relational and spiritual well-being. It took time for me to go beyond my self-centered ' I story'. I have been practicing the path of going beyond "my my, me me" walls and embracing my "us us, us us" self. Walking on this path creates a deep sense of oneness, a sense of unitive consciousness. Practicing mindfulness in different areas of my everyday life helps me walk on the pilgrimage of my life. It creates and sustains joy, love, and serenity. May we all find and follow the path of liberation, union, and harmony! Namaste! Jagdish P Dave