Kill the pain. I don't smoke or drink anymore. I'm too worried to gamble, too guilty to shoplift, and I've always hated clothes shopping. So what choices did that leave? I could go on a strict new diet or conversely, I could stuff myself to the rafters with fat, sugar and carcinogens. Ding! Ding! We have a winner.
by Anne Lamott (0 Reviews)
In the quoted reflection, the author Anne Lamott touches on her struggles with various addictions and coping mechanisms. Having given up smoking, drinking, and facing concerns about gambling and shoplifting, she finds herself limited in alternative choices for alleviating her pain or discomfort. This introspective journey reveals her desire to escape suffering but presents a paradox in her options.
Lamott humorously suggests that her remaining choices could either involve a strict diet or a decadent indulgence in unhealthy foods. Ultimately, she leans towards the latter, highlighting the challenge of managing pain and the cognitive dissonance in choosing comfort over health. This candid exploration illustrates her struggle with personal vices and the complexity of finding solace in life.
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