Message #28827

[guest88]

As we fight on through the restless state I wonder, what techniques have you found helpful in overcoming the mental urges to repeat unwanted behavior?

My life as of late is centered around Balance and not getting caught up in regret after falling short from the days battle.

Meditation is surprisingly effective, surprising because the after-effects are becoming more apparent in my every day interactions. I feel less attached to the unexpected startling experience though I am certainly not aloof to confrontation and still get red in the face from loftier emotional exchange.

I find boredom and incessant longing bring me back to the psuedosoul described in GTWA, a desperate clinging to an old and flimsy existence often disguised as pleasurable or even therapeutic. Other days I am just childish in ignoring the greater call. It's harder to create new habits than to surrender to old. I think this has something to do with neural pathways, dopamine and samskaras.

Keep on keeping on my friends. Thank you for any advice. _^_