Of what, you ask?
Not necessarily the regular stuff you might think like alcohol or drugs, but of things that I feel I wouldn’t be able to live without. I might have withdrawal from not having these things in my life for an extended period of time. Does that make it an addiction? I don’t know, but it feels that way sometimes. Those times may be caused by momentary imbalance, but regardless, it is a part of my life.
I am addicted to searching and learning; (the seeker in me has never parted.)
I am addicted to loving; (I love loving. I do it all the time. I can’t stop really. I’ve tried, but it’s really in no ones best interest.)
I am addicted to talking; (although I will admit I did a silent retreat for 7 days and it was a wonderful, refreshing experience. I highly recommend it.)
I am addicted to helping; (Oh, I am the typical helper bee. I have to catch myself from overdoing the helping when it is at a cost to me.)
I am addicted to listening; (I find people fascinating and I love to hear their stories and observing their behaviors. I even wrote a screenplay 12 years ago, which was based on basic listening skills and communication skills, in order to hopefully lead the viewer to experience compassion. I learn a lot from listening to others. )
I am addicted to expressing; (my face says it all!)
I am addicted to getting approval from myself and others; (getting approval is when I smile at someone and someone smiles back. That is a very happy feeling.)
I am addicted to getting energy; (sometimes my sources aren’t the healthiest like drinking a good cortadito aka Cuban coffee for my gringo readers.)
I am addicted to sleeping; (read my previous blog to find out more.)
I am addicted to teaching; (teaching yoga is my calling and passion in life. I can’t imagine not sharing it with whoever is willing to listen.)
I am addicted to starting sentences with the word “I”; (have you ever stopped and counted how many of your sentences start with “I”? It’s pretty fascinating. I’ve done it in conversations and I am amazed.) Did you catch the two “I”s in the last sentence? 
I am addicted to positive affirmations; (I say them all the time in my head.)
I am addicted to being happy; (I know it may be obnoxious, but I always see things positively, so I have no choice but to be happy.)
I am addicted to my friends and family; (spending quality time with others is my favorite thing to do. I’m always there for them; see addiction to helping.)
I am addicted to being me; (it’s so much fun to just be yourself. I invite you to try it.)
I am addicted to working; (yup, that’s me. Learning how to balance my time is a challenge, but I love challenges, which leads me to…)
I am addicted to a good challenge; (see above.)
I am addicted to checking emails; (gosh, this one is just so sad to admit, but it’s the truth. So sad. So, so sad.)
I am addicted to questioning; (but that’s just the rebel in me.)
I am addicted to yoga; (I guess this one is a good thing since it’s my profession.)
I am addicted to observing my thoughts; (this one gets exhausting, but it’s also fascinating – see addiction to listening.)
I am addicted to analyzing my behaviors; (this one is also fascinating. I just love figuring myself out – hence the seeker, the challenge, the being me addictions. Oh, and hence, the fact that I have come up with a long list of addictions… lol!!!)
I hope that’s been as insightful for you as it has been for me.
What about you? What are you addicted to?
I dare you to share them. That way, you can satisfy my addiction to listening. ☺
