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DO YOU THINK THIS IS TRUE?
I have recently read a great book titled "Junkie: Confessions of an Unredeemed Drug Addict" by William Lee (aka William Burroughs). The book was written in 1953, however sadly, the subject matter is timeless.
The main character is wealthy and develops a tremendous heroin habit. But his take on it is what really struck me. He states: "Junk (drugs) wins by default. You become a narcotics addict because you don't have strong motivations in any other direction." For Bill (the main character, the great irony is that he gains the motivation, the need for money, only after he becomes a junkie.
So do you think this has merit? Have you examined the motivations in your life? Is there a link between boredom, ennui and addiction? Personally, I can see the correlation.
The main character is wealthy and develops a tremendous heroin habit. But his take on it is what really struck me. He states: "Junk (drugs) wins by default. You become a narcotics addict because you don't have strong motivations in any other direction." For Bill (the main character, the great irony is that he gains the motivation, the need for money, only after he becomes a junkie.
So do you think this has merit? Have you examined the motivations in your life? Is there a link between boredom, ennui and addiction? Personally, I can see the correlation.
Well, I am glad you're OK.
This happened to me three years ago - I mean everything just happened at once.
Someone is getting your attention.
SB, you have so much happening at once - just try and prioritize Ok. Deal with item 1 first, and don't move on to Item 2 until you deal with item 1.
Seek the help and support from your family at a time like this. Tell them what is going on, let them help.
Thank God you weren't seriously hurt.
You should be in for some good times after this year - you made it through to this point.
I will be back on the board later and will check in.
Good idea to call the phsyc.
Rex
This happened to me three years ago - I mean everything just happened at once.
Someone is getting your attention.
SB, you have so much happening at once - just try and prioritize Ok. Deal with item 1 first, and don't move on to Item 2 until you deal with item 1.
Seek the help and support from your family at a time like this. Tell them what is going on, let them help.
Thank God you weren't seriously hurt.
You should be in for some good times after this year - you made it through to this point.
I will be back on the board later and will check in.
Good idea to call the phsyc.
Rex
thank you. i'll keep you posted. this place has become my release. when my sister was bringing me home tonite, i was thinking how i couldn't wait to get online and get here so i could tell you guys. thank you.
Sorry I couldn't post earlier on your God question.
Yes I am born again, and I won't pretend to have all the answers, OK? I know the essential stuff though as many here do.
*** Warning to those offended by Christianity talk - stop reading here ****
What has happened today to God is what has happended to everything - the word God has become highly generic - it has different meanings for different people, like Christmas has been changed to Happy Holidays and the term b.c. (before Christ) is being changed in the text books to b.c.e. (before common era).
However, there ARE absolutes. For example, there are over 1000 orginal manuscripts, in original Greek or Aramaic, that speak of a man named Jesus, who claimed to be the Son of God. Now either Jesus was a madman, or he was who He claimed to be.
Every single prophecy predicted in the Old Testament about the coming of the Messiah was fulfilled by Jesus, and was widely documented. Little things like riding into town on a donkey, big things like appearing to over 500 witnesses after His ressurection.
Now, if you are still with me - this is what I believe in - the Gospel. It is simply the death, burial, and resurrection of the Son of God as a payment for our shortcomings as humans. just read the famous John 3:16.
It is so clear in the Bible that in fact that is ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK to receive this gift and put your trust in Him, and you are born again. You must be sincere, I believe, but to answer your question - yes, you can just ask.
Now, there is a whole section at any Barnes and Noble or Borders written by sceptics with titles like "In search of Jesus" or the like. These guys went out to discredit the fact that a man named Jesus once lived and was the Son of God. Guess what the conclusions of the books are? I believe. Because they all uncovered the wealth of irrefutable facts out there (in original the manuscripts) about His life.
Stop in to any Calvary Chapel, or any Christian Church and talk to a pastor. Or read the New Testament as a way to take your mind off of the drugs. Or ask me, heck I can talk about Jesus all day.
God, specifically Jesus, is my strength, and the most amazing thing is, according to the Bible he knows me and you, knows everything including each hair on our heads, knows everything. And he still loves us! I have rejected that Love at times because I was busy drinking (7 years ago) or doing drugs (16 days ago). Yet, he promises to forgive and help us back up.
Finally, I would say this concerning God. The main thing that i have learned sinced reading the Bible and attending Calvary Chapel is that I try to do things myself and fail everytime.
I need to learn to rely on Him. In other words, the less I do, the less HE will have to undo.
.
Millions upon millions believe in Jesus but you would never know that through the media. The media wants you to believe that man is good and man can do all things on his own. This forum proves otherwise.
If you want more info - email me at ***@****
Rex
Yes I am born again, and I won't pretend to have all the answers, OK? I know the essential stuff though as many here do.
*** Warning to those offended by Christianity talk - stop reading here ****
What has happened today to God is what has happended to everything - the word God has become highly generic - it has different meanings for different people, like Christmas has been changed to Happy Holidays and the term b.c. (before Christ) is being changed in the text books to b.c.e. (before common era).
However, there ARE absolutes. For example, there are over 1000 orginal manuscripts, in original Greek or Aramaic, that speak of a man named Jesus, who claimed to be the Son of God. Now either Jesus was a madman, or he was who He claimed to be.
Every single prophecy predicted in the Old Testament about the coming of the Messiah was fulfilled by Jesus, and was widely documented. Little things like riding into town on a donkey, big things like appearing to over 500 witnesses after His ressurection.
Now, if you are still with me - this is what I believe in - the Gospel. It is simply the death, burial, and resurrection of the Son of God as a payment for our shortcomings as humans. just read the famous John 3:16.
It is so clear in the Bible that in fact that is ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK to receive this gift and put your trust in Him, and you are born again. You must be sincere, I believe, but to answer your question - yes, you can just ask.
Now, there is a whole section at any Barnes and Noble or Borders written by sceptics with titles like "In search of Jesus" or the like. These guys went out to discredit the fact that a man named Jesus once lived and was the Son of God. Guess what the conclusions of the books are? I believe. Because they all uncovered the wealth of irrefutable facts out there (in original the manuscripts) about His life.
Stop in to any Calvary Chapel, or any Christian Church and talk to a pastor. Or read the New Testament as a way to take your mind off of the drugs. Or ask me, heck I can talk about Jesus all day.
God, specifically Jesus, is my strength, and the most amazing thing is, according to the Bible he knows me and you, knows everything including each hair on our heads, knows everything. And he still loves us! I have rejected that Love at times because I was busy drinking (7 years ago) or doing drugs (16 days ago). Yet, he promises to forgive and help us back up.
Finally, I would say this concerning God. The main thing that i have learned sinced reading the Bible and attending Calvary Chapel is that I try to do things myself and fail everytime.
I need to learn to rely on Him. In other words, the less I do, the less HE will have to undo.
.
Millions upon millions believe in Jesus but you would never know that through the media. The media wants you to believe that man is good and man can do all things on his own. This forum proves otherwise.
If you want more info - email me at ***@****
Rex
i wanted to say thanks to everybody for everything. i've just been a wreck lately. something happened to me today, though. it will be interesting to see how things go after this.
i left my desk at lunch to drive down the street to grab some lunch. i was just going to pick up something and go back to the office. i needed to leave my desk for a minute. while driving down the road, my cell phone rang. my cell phone was in my purse. i started fumbling for my cell phone, and before i knew it, my jeep was wrapped around a telephone pole. i don't know what happened. it happened so fast. i just now got home from the hospital. nothing is broken, just severe whiplash/neck strain and a sprained ankle. i am okay, everything is okay. the doc at the hospital gave me tylox for pain, 600 mg ibuprofen and soma. if i hadn't had my seat belt on, i would be dead or at least seriously injured. i'm in shock. this has been the craziest time of my life....what the hell is going on? fate is trying to tell me something, i suppose. inside, i feel crazier than ever..how is this supposed to fit into everything? what should i do about the tylox? i've taken one....i'll be careful NOT to abuse, guys, you have my word. but i'm a mess right now. anybody have any words of support or wisdom? i feel thankful that i'm okay.....but i'm worried now about having new ailments to worry about. oh gosh, this is all too much for me to take. i'm going to call my psychiatrist.
i left my desk at lunch to drive down the street to grab some lunch. i was just going to pick up something and go back to the office. i needed to leave my desk for a minute. while driving down the road, my cell phone rang. my cell phone was in my purse. i started fumbling for my cell phone, and before i knew it, my jeep was wrapped around a telephone pole. i don't know what happened. it happened so fast. i just now got home from the hospital. nothing is broken, just severe whiplash/neck strain and a sprained ankle. i am okay, everything is okay. the doc at the hospital gave me tylox for pain, 600 mg ibuprofen and soma. if i hadn't had my seat belt on, i would be dead or at least seriously injured. i'm in shock. this has been the craziest time of my life....what the hell is going on? fate is trying to tell me something, i suppose. inside, i feel crazier than ever..how is this supposed to fit into everything? what should i do about the tylox? i've taken one....i'll be careful NOT to abuse, guys, you have my word. but i'm a mess right now. anybody have any words of support or wisdom? i feel thankful that i'm okay.....but i'm worried now about having new ailments to worry about. oh gosh, this is all too much for me to take. i'm going to call my psychiatrist.
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