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The Root of Addiction and How Mindfulness Can Help
34:24 - 38:39 (04:15)
The root of addiction lies in the continued use of something despite negative consequences. In the modern day, this can range from social media addiction to a food addiction, but mindfulness can be a powerful tool in overcoming these addictive behaviors.
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Mindfulness helps individuals to be more aware and can be a powerful tool to resolve societal conflicts as it allows for a clearer, objective perspective.
34:24 - 36:08 (01:44)
Summary
Mindfulness helps individuals to be more aware and can be a powerful tool to resolve societal conflicts as it allows for a clearer, objective perspective. Research suggests that meditation and mindfulness are the only true solution to societal tensions and conflict.
ChapterThe Root of Addiction and How Mindfulness Can Help
Episode878 How to Build Life Changing Habits and Break Addiction with Dr. Jud Brewer
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker suggests that the root of addiction lies in our survival mechanism to remember where food is, in a world where food is easily accessible.
36:08 - 38:39 (02:31)
Summary
The speaker suggests that the root of addiction lies in our survival mechanism to remember where food is, in a world where food is easily accessible. They provide a simple definition of addiction as continued use despite adverse consequences.