At What Point are Addictions Purged?

[Omni]

Is there a point up the spiral in which you purge most to all of your addictions or is there no inherent relativity between the two?

I'm sure people will jump to say 'they're purged when you're enlightened' - but let's put that one aside for conversation's sake.

[Nahm]

Very little if any relativity. Enlightenment / awakening experiences help some with addiction, and others not at all. The simple commitment and follow through with daily practices is imo the most effective tool. In truth though, they’re purged when you say they are. 

[pointessa]

Addictions require an energetic exchange. The more attention and interaction you give them the more powerful and entrenched they become. One conscious act that you can do in this moment if you have enough clarity is not to engage with the mindstuff of the addiction. That would include thinking about doing the addiction, shame or remorse after acting on the addiction, fantasies about the object of addiction. This in not exactly what you are asking but it is a tip for the here and now.

I think there might be a danger in thinking that  some stage of enlightenment down the road will cure me of my addiction. That might be the ego's way of holding on to it.

[Privet]

For example, if you are an alcoholic you can say that your addiction is over when you can drink without slightest fear of relapse, and then actually not relapse and not even want to.

Addiction heals when you heal the reason behind it. Usually it's things like oral fixation, neediness, internalized shame, suppressed anger and fear, in short - suppressed needs and emotions.

[MisterMan]

 

[Saarah]

@Omni There's going to be addictions possible at all/most of it since it's a model of the mind and the mind always has attachments/needs/shadow issues etc. 

[Forestluv]

@Omni To me it seems mind-body dynamics and resonance evolve as I head up the spiral. Many habits / addictions I had were neuroses that got deconstructed as I spiritually matured. The neurosis kinda dissolved. Yet, there have also been new habits that have arisen that I would say are associated with some discomfort.

[deadforever]

The problem for me seems to be finding out the reason behind it. Meditation sure gives me flashbacks sometimes. Trippping too.

What else?

 

 

[XYZ]