Addiction is a serious problem and it can be a stressful and challenging problem when it affects a loved one. A loved one’s addiction can have a ripple effect on the family, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and anger. Fortunately, there is an effective and compassionate approach to helping those struggling with addiction: Agape […]
How to know your loved one is addicted
Addiction is a complex disease with the capacity to disrupt relationships among families and friends. Often, many people find it challenging to tell that their loved one is addicted until much damage has been done. When you can tell that your loved one is addicted, it becomes easy for you to assist them in getting […]
How to be selfless to your addicted loved one
When your loved one is addicted, it might be difficult for them to be on the same page with other members of the family. Remember that family members have conflicts with one another, it becomes worse when one or more are addicted. When some members of the family are struggling with addiction, it can become […]
THE CONCEPT OF SELFLESSNESS
Selflessness simply means the quality of unselfish concern for the wellness and good of other people. This means that you have a genuine interest in how they are faring and the likes. Someone who is selfless does not put himself first. Rather, he would be concerned about others before thinking about himself. If a selfless […]
DISPLAYING LOVE TOWARDS YOUR ADDICTED LOVED ONE
The primary need of someone who is addicted is love; this is what encourages them to fight their addiction problem. Alas, this is not the case in most situations, people do not see a need to show love to people who are addicted, because they do not want to be identified with them. Little did […]
HOW AGAPE IS LINKED TO ADDICTION HEALING
Agape is a Greek word which basically means selfless love. It should be noted that this kind of love, is different from romantic love or other forms of love. The Bible describes agape love as the purest and sincerest form of love. When you compare Agape love to other types of love, you would see […]
SELFLESSNESS – A THERAPEUTIC RELIEF FROM ADDICTION
Addiction in most times is associated with secrecy and greediness. For a person to be engrossed in an addiction, it has to be that the person is being secretive about life issues, to the extent that there is no check to such act from friends and family. Secrecy in itself can happen as a result […]
Addiction and Selfishness
Addiction and selfishness are two things that go hand in hand. In some ways they can be considered the same thing. It is impossible to be addicted and not be selfish. Likewise, selfishness is its own kind of addiction, one that craves self gratification. Addiction and selfishness are inherently two distinct, separate things, but many […]
Selflessness and Atonement
Selfless love is a condition that betters everything around it. Agape means selfless love. It blesses the lives of people through its compassionate nature and improves the quality of existence through its service. Practicing selfless love is not only good for everything around you. It is good for you as well. Arguably, there is nothing […]
The Meaning of the Word Agape
The word “agape” is Greek in origin, and is found in many places in the original text of the bible. This unique word, when translated to English, means selfless love. Throughout the bible, there are different words used in different instances of talking about love. There is not one blanket term used to describe all […]