The
kingdom of this world is about serving ourselves. The Kingdom of God is about
serving others.
Addiction
is a complicated issue. There are many experts and services available to help
people suffering from addiction.
The
simple explanation provided here should not be construed as a lack of sympathy
for the seriousness and complexity of the issue.
Problem – Disconnection
Addiction
is one of the ways we are disconnected from one another. When we are high,
stoned, drunk, passed out, hung over, mentally unavailable and/or physically
unavailable, we are disconnected from others.
Reason for Problem -
Selfishness
Addicts
are entrenched in self-serving behavior, spending time, energy and effort
focused on feeding the addiction. Addicts do not think about anybody else except
themselves.
Solution –
Connection
If we change the way we live our lives and seek to serve others instead of ourselves, then we make sure we are mentally and physically available to serve them.
Instead of engaging in addictive behavior that
leaves us unavailable, we keep our minds, bodies and hearts fit, ready and
alert to be of service to others.
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© 2013 , Carter Kagume. May be used for research purposes only. May not be used
for any commercial purposes.
