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How I Found Freedom Beyond Addiction | Leif Bjelland | TEDxAlmansorParkStudio
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-08 15:05
[Music] What if the things you fear the most are actually the keys to your freedom. From the outside, my life looked successful. But beneath that surface, alcohol became my escape.My way to silence the thoughts I didn't want to face and numb the restlessness I couldn't shake. What started as a casual habit became relentless. What once helped me unwind began to control me.I'd been to treatment twice and quit hundreds of times before I was truly ready for sobriety. And it wasn't just about removing a substanc ...
Meditation is the Secret To My Success
Meditation Types & Techniques - Transcendental Meditation (TM) is highlighted as a beneficial practice, involving mantra repetition to shift focus away from thoughts [1][2] - The core mechanism involves repeating a sound internally to redirect thoughts [2] Benefits of Meditation - Meditation offers a sense of vacation, fostering creativity and equanimity [3] - Meditation helps to regain clarity and equanimity, enabling better stress management and problem-solving [5] Practice & Implementation - Meditation is recommended in the morning before breakfast and in the evening before dinner [4] - Meditation is also beneficial when feeling stressed or overwhelmed [5] - Impatience during meditation indicates a need for the practice [2][3]