Addiction

Addiction is a complex issue and contributing factors include family beliefs and peer groups that encourage addiction. Repeated use of addictive substances alter the brain's pleasure centres, leading to physical dependence. 

De-addiction is a process that helps individuals overcome addiction. It includes professional help, support from loved ones and a willingness to change. With the right support and treatment, individuals can overcome addiction and achieve a healthier, happier life.

 

Recognizing signs and symptoms of addiction is crucial in seeking help. These include increased tolerance (needing larger doses to achieve the same effect), withdrawal symptoms, loss of control and neglecting personal and professional responsibilities

 

De-addiction has challenges like relapse, mental health issues and even physical health consequences. Overcoming addiction requires a comprehensive approach that involves medical treatment, therapy, counselling and support groups.

 

Addiction can be overcome by a resolve to accept that it's okay to ask for help. The immediate family and friends must also accept that the addicted individual requires help and support. We must understand the gravity of addiction afflicting people around and also ourselves.

 

It is a great pain to be chained by addiction 

Love, help and care can repair the situation!

- Pravin K. Sabnis

 

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Angels

The second edition of VAA (Vivekananda Angel Awards) is being organised by Ethernet Xpress Foundation on Tuesday 21 January, at Thomas Stephens Konkani Kendr, Porvorim, Goa. The occasion is birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as per Hindu calendar. These awards are given to those who are angels who help and support the underserved.  

The angels include Durgadas Parab for providing scholarships to needy students; Victor Hugo Gomes for nurturing and empowering artisans towards sustainability; Naman Sawant Dhawaskar for her work with children of Vanarmare tribe; and Sandeep Parab who rehabilitates the destitute.

 

People who help others in need are angels in deed. They may not have wings or halos, but they possess a kind heart, a willingness to listen and a generosity of spirit. They invest their time, money and effort in a single minded purpose to serve the underserved.

 

These angels may not be aware of the profound impact they have on others' lives. Their selfless acts, kind words, and compassionate presence brighten up lives, provides hope in difficult times and create a ripple effect of kindness by inspiring others to carry it forward.

 

Let's acknowledge and appreciate these everyday angels who make a difference in the lives of the underserved. They make a positive contribution to improve the situation for those in difficult times. We must join their cause and increase the number of human angels in the real world.

 

Be like these angels with hearts grand…

Brightening up lives with helping hands!

- Pravin K. Sabnis

 

MONDAY MUSE is now into the 22nd year, written by Goa based Experiential Coach, Pravin K. Sabnis, since the first Monday of 2004. Send your feedback to 8698672080 or 9422640141 or unlearning.unlimited@gmail.com

 

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Arise Awake

‘Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached’ is a slogan made popular  by India’s Youth Icon, Swami Vivekananda. He took inspiration from a shloka of the Katha Upanishad where Yama advises Nachiketa. 

The English translation of the Sanskrit Shloka is ‘Arise! Awake! Approach the great and learn. Like the sharp edge of a razor is that path, so the wise say – hard to tread and difficult to cross. 

 

In normal situation of sleep, we awaken first and arise next. But in the realm of mindfulness, it is important to arise first… to step out of the comfort zone. Awake here is to open up the closed mind to learn and to understand. Such initiative and understanding needs to be backed by consistent commitment. 

 

Swami Vivekananda urged his audience to take initiative and involve in progressive action, to approach knowledgeable persons with an open mind to learn and to persist without pause till the desired destination is reached.

 

Arise, awake, don't stop or slow

Rest not till your goal will glow!

- Pravin K. Sabnis

 

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Four Freedoms

The Four Freedoms speech was delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on 6 January 1941. He outlined four essential human rights that should be universally protected: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want and Freedom from Fear.

Roosevelt's speech was to urge Americans to support the country's involvement in World War II. He argued that the four freedoms were fundamental to democracy and should be defended at all costs. The speech was a pivotal moment in history, inspiring a generation of Americans.

 

The speech had a lasting impact on international relations. It influenced the creation of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted in 1948. The speech's ideals continue to inspire human rights movements around the world.

 

The speech referred to in the question appears to encompass key concepts related to individual rights, freedoms, and the role of government in upholding these. The speech emphasizes the importance of the nation's commitment to safeguarding the freedom and happiness of its people. 

 

It involves, among other things, ensuring the protection of human rights and democracy and maintaining a balance of power in the world. The speech delves into the grey area of government involvement and interference in the lives of citizens and how this affects individual freedom and liberties.

 

Roosevelt spoke of four freedoms, an apt chant

Of Speech, of worship, from fear and from want!

- Pravin K. Sabnis

 

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