I know there is hope for every single person out there that
struggles with his or her own addiction, whatever it may be...
Although I wouldn’t
classify myself as a smoker anymore, I think it’s still something that I’ll
always battle with on and off. As I continue my journey of self-exploration and
am more in touch with my mind body connection, it is getting easier. Listen to
your deeper self and ask yourself some questions.
Addiction
Affliction
by
Abby Yael
‘I really need a smoke’
is the diction
of my addiction;
the insipid voice of evil
benediction.
Waiting for something to
upset me
to truly affect me
so I can reach for my vice,
guilt free for my
predilection-
A free pass for one or
ten
Or however many the mind
has designed and
justified
to fit into a
metaphorical box of excuses
that would span the
entirety of the world
If the contents were
unfurled
No matter how many pretty
packaged boxes we open,
each one’s filled with
destruction, sealed with a deadly kiss
from the fake lips of a
smiling assassin.
You might argue you like
it
the stubborn inner child
who flips the finger
to authority or the well
meaning majority,
but don’t be fooled
sweetheart
it’s the stockholm
syndrome talking.
Take control of your body
Be kind to your mind and
watch the voices
that make excuses for
your choices.
Take a moment to breathe
Ask yourself a deeper
question;
what’s the anxiety
underneath
the knee-jerk reaction
that’s craving relief?
Does this action
positively affect
your future self?
Have you tired of putting
bandaids
on internal bleeding?
Remember:
You’re strong, you’re
worthy
look inside and decide
to learn from this
journey.
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