The Buddha taught that we “mistake suffering for happiness.” Humans invariably find a way to ease the pain of lost pleasure, if only temporarily. We get hooked on things or use some form of chemical prop to keep pace with our stress-oriented culture. This temporary ease may come from using substances such as alcohol, cigarettes, coffee, prescription or recreational drugs. Other addictive props include television, food, exercise, gambling, dieting, shopping, or work. Done long enough, addictions become the heart of our existence and take courage to give up; but one proven method is with meditation.
The Transcendental Meditation Organization (TM) has done extensive research into the effects of meditation on the mind and body. These studies show that sitting quietly with eyes closed for 15-20 minutes twice a day, can help people reduce their use of alcohol, cigarettes, and nonprescription drugs. The effects are based on fundamental and naturally occurring improvements in the meditating individuals psychophysiological functioning. (MORE)
Source: Care2.com
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