Enlightened Beings

Enlightened Beings

Why We Feel Empty Inside

The Secret Longing Behind Every Addiction

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Jafree Ozwald
Apr 26, 2026
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In this wondrous game called life, we rarely become attached to experiences themselves. We become attached to the emotional states those experiences seem to provide.

For example, a phone may become a source of connection, food turns into a source of comfort, and scrolling videos easily become a feeling of relief.

Social media can masquerade as validation,…

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