What is Addiction … ?

22 Jun 2015 3 Comments

THIS is such a critical shift in perspective! These three little minutes may alter the way you see it.  And when we ‘see’ the problem with new eyes … the solution looks very different than our current approach.

I’m committed to being part of the solution, Karen

Video by Karen Lanser

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  1. CoachBarbie
    Jun 22, 2015 @ 08:21:05

    Thank you, Karen, for posting that. Brené Brown’s new book, Rising Strong, is about “the pain” … recognizing it, reckoning, and recovering. First step is simply being able to recognize when we have been hijacked by emotions. The physical and mental signs. Most people just get washed away by the pain. Recognizing is such a powerful tool! And like the video said … COMPASSION is a vital element to the process. Seeking out those who have it and learning to have it for ourselves. I, too, am committed to the solution!

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    • Karen Lanser
      Jun 22, 2015 @ 08:33:08

      Thanks for sharing more about Brene’s new book Barbie! I wasn’t sure what it was about so you’ve inspired my interest in getting it! And yes … compassion … a powerful answer to whatever the question might be! 💛

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  2. catelabarrecoach
    Jul 01, 2015 @ 12:52:09

    Thank you, Karen. And I ditto Coach Barbie! I, too, and committed to the solution and very excited about Brené Brown’s new research and book. I can still hear Debbie Ford’s voice [and can hear it any time in The Shadow Effect] “what you can’t be with won’t let you be”.

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