We can put our body to good use. Let’s start with something simple such as chocolate. Is it the body or the soul that is addicted to chocolate? We want to produce a transformation in the soul that will balance the attraction of the body to chocolate. You can isolate yourself in a cavern in the mountains where there is no temptation. There is no guaranty that you will not succumb to chocolate when you return. Freedom comes from the soul. It does not come from the environment. The same idea would apply to smoking and drinking. The battle is inside us. The body is the battleground where the soul must prevail.

 

After some easy victories you will be ready for more serious battles. What is your idea of a successful life? Is it to go up the social ladder? Are you sure that this is not an ego gratification?

You may discover that the main motivation of your life was to please your ego. It has been influencing your relationship with many people. You must get it out of the driver’s seat.

 

The goal is to bring changes in the soul that will balance your attraction to the material world. It is an internal fight for freedom!

We want the soul to penetrate the body, like heat penetrates an object

and the wind goes through a tree without getting attached to it!

 

The next step may be to recover the use of your time. Who decides how much time you spend watching TV? Is it you or the screen? The TV brings you movement, color and sounds. Wood burning in the fireplace also has color, sound and movement. They are the criteria of life. We are attracted to TV like we are attracted to life. It takes some energy to dominate this kind of attraction. It takes a stronger soul.