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[Eckhart Aurelius Hughes]

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The following quote is from my topic, The Prison of the Comfort Zone and the Slavery of Comfort Addiction | The more you drink comfort, the thirstier you get.":

Hunger and food addiction or other eating disorders are no more or less special than gambling addiction and the urge to gamble at a casino. Or infinite other examples. I choose to most often use examples of things like food, hunger, alcohol, and drinking simply because those tend to be most commonly relatable for most people. But every human has their things, and every human is on the addiction spectrum.

We all have our different props, but the underlying story of the play on the stage is the same for us all.

I will now expand on that a bit:


The props vary but the fundamental struggle is the same, and we are all on the same side, as conscious human agents, with each and every one of us familiar with temptation and the incessant choice to be free-spirited (a.k.a. self-disciplined) or be like a prisoner in our own body pulled around like a puppet and a slave.

Other common props and puppet strings are sex, drugs, money, attention, fame, and reputation, especially in the small town sense of reputation. You might be surprised what some people would do just to be popular in a tiny middle school or to prevent a bad rumor about them from spreading around a tiny workplace or small church. And everything on this Earth is tiny, on this pebble flying in the night sky. Even our tallest buildings are playful sandcastles that will be gone and forgotten in the blink of a cosmic eye. Why play with sand as a slave when you can play free?

Face your fears. If drinking is your thing, consider going 100% sober. If reputation is, then consider purposely ruining your own reputation. If excess is your problem, consider being stubbornly moderate in your approach. If excessive moderation is your problem, consider being immoderate for a bit. If you are an overeating food addict, consider going full Gandhi and fasting for a full 21 days. If you love your hair with unhealthy addictive attachment and the thought of losing it makes you throw up, then I say Britney Spears that **** right off. Cut your strings. Liberate yourself.

I don't know what the comfort zone is for you, but I advise you: Leave it.

Because here's the funny thing about it: You can't escape discomfort. That's in part due to basic sensory adaptation, meaning the same reason smelly people can't smell themselves and allegedly cold water only feels cold to people who aren't already in it. At another level, it's an even deeper pattern and truth perhaps best represented by the yin yang. Everything nets to zero in the end. So you can't escape discomfort, but you can escape the comfort zone. So that's the funny thing: These lands of happy freedom are no more or less comfortable than the hellish prison of the comfort zone. When you sell your freedom (a.k.a. your soul) for comfort, you don't get comfort; you just lose your freedom. You just lose your soul.


With love,
Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
a.k.a. Scott

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[Sushan]

In our collective human journey, the diversity of our struggles may vary, yet the essence of our battle against addiction and temptation remains universally shared. Each choice to resist or succumb to these 'props' on the stage of life reflects our ongoing pursuit of spiritual freedom. Whether it's hunger, wealth, or the allure of fame, the true victory lies in cutting the strings that make us dance to their tune and embracing the liberation that comes from self-discipline. It's not about fleeing discomfort but about transcending the illusory safety of our comfort zones to discover the boundless realms of true freedom.

[Colleado Keana Rose]

The text resonates deeply with me, highlighting the universal struggle against various temptations that act as puppet strings in our lives. It emphasizes the importance of breaking free from the comfort zone, facing fears, and making balanced choices. The call for self-liberation and empowerment is powerful, urging us to cut the strings that bind us and embrace the true essence of freedom.

[Elijah Reuben]

Why would anyone choose to sell his freedom for comfort? Is there any comfort in slavery? When you're free, you're comfortable. Can someone make this make sense?

[Rose Lineani]

I agree that that true freedom and self-mastery are worth any discomfort experienced in breaking away from self-imposed prisons.

[Scholastica Daniel]

The idea of comfort has to be on an individual basis. I don't believe all forms of comfort needs one to sell your soul (I.e losing your value, virtues or sense of self) but any which does is never worth it. People sometimes mistakes moving out of your comfort zone as changing to the point of losing yourself.

[Adaboo]

I believe is EGO. They place themselves above anything material which is an illusion. Selling their soul for whatever reason for comfort, which isn't. Is like adding chemicals and inorganic fertilizers to the plant that grows to still feed us diseases.

[Risper Ouma Lisa Anyango]

Back in high-school I was addicted to wanting be famous and also wanted so bad for boys to like me. I know it was silly but nearly everyone goes through this phase in high-school. I didn't get the fame or the boyfriend, but instead got anxiety and I was over thinking everything. But then hey its a stage of life and I finally out grew it. I learnt important lessons from it though, and on of them is don't chase anything. Just let it come to you.

[Christell Lindeque]

This post is very deep and as you say it is very relatable. I just wish it was easy to do as you suggests to "Leave it". I wish it was that easy and honestly I wish exercising and eating healthy could become an addiction for me. Lol - Everyone probably wishes this too, but then again too much of one thing, even if it is a good thing can be bad for a person.

[Christell Lindeque]

Why would anyone choose to sell his freedom for comfort? Is there any comfort in slavery? When you're free, you're comfortable. Can someone make this make sense?

When you give into your addiction (comfort), its the same as selling your soul to have it.

[Jayy Davis]

A profound insight!
When we prioritize temporary comfort or convenience over our autonomy and freedom, we ultimately lose the freedom to make choices and live life on our own terms. Comfort without freedom can become a form of imprisonment.

[Eagle Adastra]

Can someone truly sell their comfort? I don't think so. I believe that someone can sacrifice their comfort for greater gain. They can still regain it back.

[AGBATA DONALD Chidera]

This speaks to me because it talks about overcoming temptations that control us. It encourages us to leave our comfort zones, face our fears, and find real freedom by breaking free from what holds us back.