Equus, too am a horse lover and owner that is a healthy "obsession". I love your deep observations. I was a philosophy major in college so I enjoy your mindset. Jazzman u are very bright also. I love they intelligent exchanges, I don't get much of it in the backwards wood country. I like your suggestion Equus about allowing natural curiosity to encourage learning. Isn't that what recovery is all about learning from our past mistakes and avoiding our "unhealthy" obsessions. Take Care, Kerry