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“People often numb their pain with drugs and alcohol, but they’re not always aware that they’re also numbing their ability to feel pleasure, excitement, and love. Substances don’t selectively dull emotions—they dull them across the board. When you live life fully, you have front-row seats to both pain and pleasure, which honestly sounds a little rough. The key is to take one step back—to not identify with the mind or body—and then experience those emotions while remaining unattached to them. That way, a person can experience life fully without suffering and also gain the clarity of mind to choose wisely. Of course, all that’s easier said than done.” — Charlie Bynar
People often numb their pain with drugs and alcohol, but they’re not always aware that they’re also numbing their ability to feel pleasure, excitement, and love. Substances don’t selectively dull emotions—they dull them across the board. When you live life fully, you have front-row seats to both pain and pleasure, which honestly sounds a little rough. The key is to take one step back—to not identify with the mind or body—and then experience those emotions while remaining unattached to them. That way, a person can experience life fully without suffering and also gain the clarity of mind to choose wisely. Of course, all that’s easier said than done.