For the earlier portion of my life I always believed that addictions were only for those hooked on some sort of illegal drugs or someone hooked on a legal drug illegally. As a child I was shown videos by various teachers depicting the "typical" addict, strung out, high-strung, itching for a fix and so on. Of course, this included also alcohol. Typical the image conjured was of a violent man with a stubby face and a wobbling body violently attacking, either physically or verbally, his family. But are these the only addictions out there? More important a question is: Are these the only harmful addictions? Can an addiction to television be as harmful if not more? What about the addiction to shopping, which so many of today's females have? Are they in danger as well?

If you think about it, an addiction to a drug has a high potential of being seen by both you and others in your life. The lesser, more common addictions do not have this advantage. Also, the "common" addictions so many of us carry can often dull our lives and prevent us from exploring the deeper transcendental aspects to our being. This transcendental state is one I pray everyone has a chance to experience.

So, I ask you now: What are you addicted to? Are you even aware that you have an addiction? And, what are some of the effects of this addiction?