Message #31696

[Jitendra Hydonus]

the external stimuli coffee provides gives then takes, just like anything else we ingest. certain buddhist monks avoid caffeine or even foods that agitate one or produce restless energy. i find i am being selfish when thinking of the high i wish to experience from caffeine and am often blinded to the present for being too absorbed in the self. it's a battle to free ourselves from the pull of our desires, realizing lasting happiness can only come from within. peace to you my divine friend.
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Thanks for the helpful advice Brother! I actually have not drank any caffeine since reading this thread. But it is not that easy we often take a dip back to our old patterns. However I have found decaf with honey and some type of creamer satisfies some of a lasting addiction to that high your talking about. While even decaf has some caffeine I think it is a helpful substitute. What are your thoughts on its use?