Embrace Your Pain

[Soulgasm]

Just wondering what you guys thought about the message presented in this video. This guy is one of my favorite addiction specialists and a very knowledgeable individual imo. I myself am going to try and integrate this ideal into my life and become one with my demons and my pain and face them head on with optimism instead of running away with substances. I don't know; just thought the message might help some of you out there. Peace be with you you amazing people!

 

[herbavore]

Reading his book The Hungry Ghost was inspiring and then a few years later I got to do a day-long workshop with Gabor. I have a lot of respect for him and for his ideas. I do believe very much that we are always better off facing what makes us uncomfortable as well as our deepest pain--it's how we heal from it and also how we learn to accept our own humanity and that of everyone around us. We are all floundering around in private hells of one kind or another--why not be honest, first with ourselves and then with each other, about who we truly are? Good for you for your determination!

 

[CosmicG]

Embrace your pain. This is something I have been trying to work on lately. Recognizing that all the harsh consequences I face on a daily basis are results of actions I chose to make. Accepting the pain because I did it to myself. Doing the best I can to learn from my mistakes the hard way, because I know I am guilty when it comes to be honest with myself and owning up to my misfortunes.

Pain is a necessity. There is no joy without suffering. Why try to fight it by being in denial?

 

[zzz101]

You have to feel hurt to feel good. So tru
I actually remember listing to this guy from somewhere and liking/agreeing with him.

life is ~easy~ /s

i like the video.. it's like being born blind, you aren't going to know you are hurt all your life. drug-taking/seeking (like we do, lol) is a good sign to quickly get checked out.

i mean, not like they can do anything regardless anyways. ya win some ya loose some. don't make excuses to anyone and fellow you, yourself.

i think the majority of addiction relates to pain; not for everyone though.

 

[Smoky]

Yes, True it must be embraced and cared for, not rejected. Thanks for the video.
Not wanting to be with the pain or parts of myself I don't want to look at where the trauma started that is stuck and rooted deep isn't a good feeling, but it is indeed what sets me free… The body remembers the trauma ... stores it and rewires the brain, as well as substances if used enough, and grief is stopped put off from long ago. It must be felt and released.

Looking within where truth is is very painful, but also rewarding and enlightening. An inner-standing of sorts. Looking underneath at the roots and seeing more clearly and feeling what is so, from hurting to healing to clarity. There is no way around but through for sure.

 

[Notaddicted]

Amen.