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	<title>The Light Point Healing Center &#187; Understanding Addiction</title>
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		<title>The Heart of Addiction</title>
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				<category><![CDATA[Understanding Addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[12 step recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[addiction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[codependency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pornagraphy addiction]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Becoming Strong in the Broken Places Begins as We Reconnect to a Divine Source
Some of the most sensitive and spiritual people find themselves struggling with the burden of addiction. At the heart of addiction is a disconnection from a Loving Higher Power that leaves us feeling spiritually and emotionally empty. In desperation, we may turn [...]]]></description>
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<p>Some of the most sensitive and spiritual people find themselves struggling with the burden of addiction. At <strong>the heart of addiction</strong> is a disconnection from a Loving Higher Power that leaves us feeling spiritually and emotionally empty. In desperation, we may turn to people, substances, or unhealthy behaviors to fill the void.</p>
<p>Individuals who have experienced varying degrees of sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, or spiritual abuse may suffer from chronic hopelessness, perfectionism, shame, fear, and low self-esteem. Religious people are not immuned to these problems. Even in the most well-intentioned families and well-intentioned religions, self worth may be based upon achieving a high standard of performance that supercedes a sustained, nurturing and supportive connection with a loving God. <strong>The feeling that we just can&#8217;t message up is a nagging, subconscious voice which leads to emotional distress and often, addiction.</strong></p>
<p>12 Step Programs can help us reconnect to a true understanding of God&#8217;s nature. This humbling journey, with the support of fellow addicts, is the beginning of true health and wholeness for many who struggle with:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">pornography addiction<br />
compulsive overeating<br />
chronic, unhealthy relationships<br />
substance abuse and addiction<br />
self-harming behaviors</p>
<p>Guided energy healing sessions can be a “next step” for 12 Step participants in clearing generational patterns and addressing the anxiety that precedes the need to “use.”</p>
<p>At The Light Point Center we offer:</p>
<p>Guided Energy Healing Sessions (Distance or In Person)<br />
Energy “Exercises” to Support Maximum Health<br />
Energy Healing Workshops<br />
<a href="http://www.myforevergreen.org/579259">TRUessence Essential Oils</a><br />
TRUessence Essential Oil Books<br />
Essential Oil Workshops<br />
FREE INFORMATION</p>
<p>We recommend these inspiring books written by fellow addicts  to support you in your recovery:</p>
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