THE LONGING FOR HOME - addiction #3
The Evening Contemplation, Music: Sat-Chid-Ananda by Ave Air
At its essence, addiction can be understood as a profound search for peace and bliss….a longing to reconnect with the divine and the Love that feels like home. This perspective suggests that, throughout our journey in life, we often perceive ourselves as separate from a sacred origin. This sense of separation, felt acutely from the moment of conception into our human forms, instills a deep homesickness within us.
As we navigate the complexities of existence, many turn to substances, while others seek fulfillment through money, power, or various external pursuits. These attempts to fill the void can provide only a temporary escape…a momentary relief from the discomfort of existential longing. Yet, this search for bliss often leads to a paradox: the very substances, people, places, and things that seem to offer solace can plunge us into deeper despair, isolation, and disconnection—not just from the world, but from ourselves.
In truth, we never truly became separate from our source. The divine essence resides within us, waiting to be acknowledged and embraced. When we seek fulfillment outside ourselves, we drift further away from the home that is already a part of us. This disconnection can manifest as an underlying spiritual crisis, characterized by feelings of emptiness, lack of purpose, and an overwhelming sense of longing—a black hole where joy and meaning should reside.
In the journey toward recovery from the many forms of addiction, fostering self-awareness and spiritual exploration can be transformative. Practices that promote mindfulness, community, and inner reflection can help individuals rediscover the sense of home they’ve been yearning for. By embracing this path, they can find peace not in external things, but in the realization that they are never truly separate from the love and light that define their existence.
Ultimately, understanding addiction as a longing for spiritual connection invites compassion and empathy for those who struggle. It reminds us that the search for peace and bliss is a universal human experience, a sacred journey. T
hrough connection….both with ourselves and with others….we can begin to heal the wounds of separation and rediscover the home that has always been within us. May you find that divine place within you now.
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