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Originally Posted by motion
Shocking but not surprising. Anthony had seen and done everything. His life had run its course. If you’re the type that is always looking for the next stimulant, and there is none to be found, a sense of hopelessness is inevitable.
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There are those who constantly seek "the next stimulant"...the next fix.
Then when it comes time to just sit and
be, issues can surface.
A Human Doing as opposed to a Human Being.
I saw this often while working in a Crisis Center as a co-director.
When an alcoholic stopped drinking, for example, they often became angry. Issues surfaced from which they sought to run/hide. I believe this is what the Taoist call "despair". A point (hitting bottom) from which one can develop authentically.
I had a g/f who was always on the run...she mocked me when I suggested meditation. She could not sit still.