Path to Peace with Todd Perelmuter How to Not Let Pleasure Turn into Addiction
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Jul 16, 2024 Explore how the pursuit of pleasure can morph into addiction, detracting from our inner peace. Learn techniques like the 'race car method' to foster mindfulness and contentment. Discover the contrast between fleeting joys and true happiness, especially in a distraction-filled world. Mastering your mind is key to finding lasting peace and healing, as many seek temporary escapes from grief. Uncover strategies for genuine joy that distance you from harmful habits and lead to a more fulfilling life.
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Source of Enjoyment
- Enjoyment comes from anticipation and brief moments of losing ourselves in pleasure.
- The pleasure itself doesn't come from the object or activity.
The Addiction Cycle
- Temporary highs are followed by lows, creating a craving for new satisfaction.
- This chasing after pleasure, fueled by the false belief it brings lasting happiness, turns enjoyment into addiction.
Maintaining Control
- Don't give up enjoyable activities entirely, but avoid letting them control you.
- Respect your physical body's desire for pleasure but don't become enslaved by it.
