Thanks for sharing. Self addiction is another problem. I've experienced it. Awful it is awful. Not sure if therapy is always the answer. Certainly, I don't have the answer and you are not silly. I'm glad you brought it up.
Real growth is about…
Experiencing a greater intimacy with life and a deeper passion for it.
A new level of understanding; moving past a plateau.
Liberation, not confinement.
Fluidity, intuition, organics, naturalness.
The present moment.
Starting from a place of wholeness.
Accepting the reality of the situation as-it-is.
Healing.
Not being overly positive (denial) or overly negative (nihilistic).
Real life, including all the warts, imperfections, blemishes, and scars.
Accepting the things you don’t like; and upon realizing that you want to change them, facing them head on.
Not simply swallowing a “think positive” placebo (denial).
Community. Growth does not happen in a vacuum. It is supported by those around you, and your growth has a positive impact on your immediate circle, your community, and the world.