Tag: letting go
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AAA—Attitude, Altruism, and Attention in Alcoholism
In the beginning…When Dharmaholic began, several years ago, it was built on the 6A formula that I dreamed one weekend. It is still a simple mnemonic for virtuous action in alcoholic recovery.The Six A’s stand forAwarenessAcceptanceActionAttitudeAltruismAttentionFollowing on from our initial breakthrough of cessation, longer-term sobriety and a changed lifestyle requires new attitudes and actions, don’t…
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Medication and Meditation
What’s The Use?The purpose of the 5th Lamrim meditation is to encourage us to lead a virtuous life and purify our past non-virtuous actions. By doing so, we can take human rebirths in the future that possess both physical and mental freedoms and endowments required for studying and practising Dharma. Here, freedom means not only freedom…
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The Secret That Keeps You Drinking Against Your Will
The sad truth about alcoholism is that the one thing that keeps people struggling with addiction – denial.
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Pain of Dying and Joyful Resurrection: Addiction Revisited
Death marks the end of one phase of life and the beginning of another, the process of overcoming addiction requires us to let go
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Anger and Alcohol – A Peaceful Happy Ending
Learn how alcoholics can handle anger with the help of Buddhist teachings and a spiritual connection. Acknowledging anger, replacing fear and doubt with confidence, and finding a connection to others and a higher power. Abstinence from alcohol doesn’t work alone.
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Utterly Lost And Desperately Looking For God?
Looking for God and musings on spirituality, comparing it to quantum mechanics or miracles, déjà vu, and love. Spirituality is fascinating.