To the Root of Addictions: with Sister Dang Nghiem

Most of us, young and old, are addicted to something. Addictions can take many forms: alcohol, drugs, pornography, sex, games, work, phone, eating, shopping, etc. etc. Even patterns in our thinking can be addictive.
In this sharing Sister Dang Nghiem invites us to look deeper at our addictions, and to understand the roots of it. Why are we addicted? Only when we understand the deeper emotions - and sometimes trauma - underlying our addictions, we can start to heal and to transform.
Most people don't want to face their addiction, as they would have to face the underlying emotions. These emotions are often so painful, or so dark, that people do everything to cover them up and to run away from them ... they look for solace in alcohol, drugs, pornography, sex, games, work, phone, eating, shopping, etc. to numb themselves. But by doing so, they create more suffering, for themselves and for others.
With deep understanding Sister Dang Nghiem explains the working of our emotions, and shows us a path of healing: the way out is in. The key and power of healing lies inside each one of us. When we learn to be really present for our deep emotions, to embrace and transform them, we can liberate ourselves from repetitive patterns of suffering. In the same way we can learn how to be really present for family members, friends and collegues, who struggle with addictions.
As Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh always said: 'To love is to be there. How can we love if we are not there?' We breathe mindfully with our emotions, we walk mindfully with our emotions, we embrace them, and this way we heal. We can do this for ourselves and for our loved ones. Healing our addictions, is healing our world.
If you want to discover more, Sister Dang Nghiem wrote three very personal, powerful and practical books about strong emotions, trauma and the path of healing:
1. Healing, A Woman's story from doctor to nun: www.parallax.o...
2. Mindfulness as Medicine: www.parallax.o...
3. Flowers in the Dark: www.parallax.o...
An important title written by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh about this topic is Taming the Tiger Within: www.parallax.o...
I wish all of you lots of strength and determination, and yes, also lots of joy, on the path of healing. We know you can do it!
With love and gratitude,
Wouter Verhoeven
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[@richardlynch6927]

You are so gentle in your approach to guide everyone who are hurting . I’m so inspired by your journey which encourages myself to heal also .

[@jSpirituS7]

Im always brought to tears of compassion and sister d waters my seeds of hope!
Thank you for your efforts to transform at the base, so we can all follow along on the path of healing with you.
🙏🤲🧡🌼🧡🤲🙏

[@claudinenguyen]

This talk allows me to cry and feel lighter. Thank you Sr D. from my inner child

[@michaelzutz6823]

thank you sister for your compassion

[@colleendeane7888]

Sr D you are a true deep follower of beloved Thay.

[@jenw1936]

Thank you dear Sister Dang Nghiem🙏🏻❤️🌱

[@23Bentley45]

Dearest sister Dang, I am so thankful for you, your wisdom and your generosity.

[@norberttucholla6947]

Precious Insight, sister... thank you 🙏🌈

[@karinheuvelman1774]

Thank you so much dear sister for sharing your wisdom,insight and love. It touched me deeply in my suffering for my bautiful son who is suffering a lot from his addiction. I will listen again and again to thuis talk so I can practice and find a way to let him know how much I love him and that I can let him know I feel his suffering without making him feel more misarable about himself.
Thank you for being there❤

[@chongseitmooi2593]

ilov u Sister ❤thankU

[@noeliabatista4780]

Gracias infinitas Evermind media, por hacer accesible este contenido tan valioso. Gracias, Sister D, por enseñarnos a cuidar de nuestras niñas heridas con tanta delicadeza y comprensión profunda. Gracias por ser ejemplo e inspiración. Gracias por enseñarnos la práctica de una manera tan sencilla aunque a veces no resulte fácil practicar.

[@colleendeane7888]

Sister D you are an inspiration

[@inesnisarato94]

Pure wisdom, thank you very much Sister Dang Nghiem 🙏

[@johndefazio4303]

Ten thousand thank-you's Sister Nghiem. ❤

[@huongcaubet5283]

Nam Mô A Di Đà Phật 🎉🎉🎉🎉

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Thank you 🙏🏻

[@elenagreylich]

I love you, thank you ❤

[@andriesdutoit6084]

Pure love ❤️❤️❤️

[@shanthishan7260]

Millions of thank you sister, you are just amazing 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rb5369]

Thank you so much for your love and your teaching ❤❤❤

[@letram8736]

Thank you for making this teaching available online ❤

[@kuvala1306]

this actually helps me alot

[@ernajordaan8299]

Thank you blessings 🙌 🙏

[@cristinabusacca2520]

Thank you Sister 😊

[@SunshineHnubCi]

Wow I never knew the levels of addiction habits 😮

[@forrestwheeler916]

Tears of joy and repentance sister . I learned so so much from this video. Thank you

[@lucas-ml3tj]

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[@thetravellingsun]

Thank you so much .

[@RogowskiBubba0864]

Sister D. thank you for everything. You look so tired in this video, take care of yourself too. Warm greetings from the Netherlands 😊

[@graceacer9369]

priceless