Addiction - Part Two
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Dear Readers,
According to the The Concise Macquarie Dictionary (1982): Addiction is defined as follows:
- "one who is addicted to a practice or habit.
- to give (oneself) over, as to a habit or pursuit; apply or devote habitually..
So we can take by this that the pursuit of excellence could in fact be a habit/addiction. I wonder if that is what separates us from great people. Great people have the ability to form habits and become addicted to activities which make them great.
Though, both great and the not so well recognised people can become addicted to things that will harm them, for example:
Excessive use or consumption of anything, for e.g:
- The humble computer may become an addiction which may lead to an injury called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Exercise may lead to muscle strain,
- Sugar ... to Diabetes, and of course,
- All the usual things we associate with addiction, protected or unprotected sex, drugs etc.
So is it a surprise that successful people such as athletes (or singers, doctors, academics..) that possess the personality which enables them to become great and the pressure of the public to be seen as "perfect" and money (?) and opportunity to indulge...
Many of course, get hooked on buying and restoring cars rather than drugs... Another option, after all material possessions have gone by is spiritual practice or singing!
Written by Dr. Alexander J. Rodriguez, MIEAust. The Editor.
"The Buddha's way is love and moderation. Whether, we are Buddhist, non religious or whatever we can take heed to that message. If we must be excessive in order to achieve, then we need to balance that with other activities which will make us better rather than destroy us. It is not easy, but it is achievable. Good luck.
Posted by ElGGoDo.net
at 8:23 AM EADT
Updated: Monday, 2 April 2007 8:27 AM EADT
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