01/09/2024
𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀
Welcome to September!
I saw a video recently where a man raised an alarm that he had gone to a particular bus station very early in the morning and almost everyone at the bus station was ‘stoned’. Men walking about like zombies, drooling like babies, totally oblivious of their surroundings.
That situation isn’t isolated; our society is currently plagued by the menace of addiction to various debilitating substances but that is not my focus this morning.
As we step into a new month, I would like to talk about something we all have in common with these people but rarely admit—addiction. As a matter of fact, I’m here to reveal a little secret: We’re all addicts. Yes, you too, and even me. If I list my addicitons ehn….Let me just keep kwayet.
But wait, don’t panic. Addiction isn’t always such a bad thing. It’s simply a strong attachment to something, a habit you can’t quite shake. For some, it’s that irresistible cup of coffee first thing in the morning. For others, it’s a devotion to their evening Netflix ritual. Some people must eat pounded yam daily.
Should I talk about our addiction to phones and the internet? Some of us are hooked on productivity apps, while others can’t stop scrolling through their social media feeds (you know who you are). For me, TikTok is after my life. Please if you know where they hold Tiktok Anonymous meetings, holla at your girl.
The point I am trying to make is, addiction is part of being human. We all have something we’re drawn to, something that gives our day a bit of structure—or in some cases, a bit of chaos; something we almost can’t do without. The key is to make sure that what we’re addicted to is actually adding value to our lives.
So here’s a thought: What if we chose our addictions wisely? Instead of letting life’s distractions pull us in every direction, we could get addicted to things that truly matter. Imagine being hooked on learning something new every day. Or becoming so obsessed with kindness that it’s practically your middle name. (Who wouldn’t want that?)
As we enter September, it’s the perfect time to take stock. What are you addicted to? Is it helping you become the person you want to be, or is it time to make a switch? Remember, addiction isn’t the enemy—mindless addiction is.
This month, let’s be mindful of our habits and embrace the ones that make us better, happier, and maybe even a little bit nicer. After all, if we’re going to be addicts, we might as well be addicted to something that makes life a little brighter and better.
Cheers to a splendid September !
Lots of love.
Olusayo