When does a habit become a problem?
When does a habit turn into something that I need to address?
It’s only something I do to manage the stress – so it can’t be that bad, can it?
I don’t need to do it, use it, consume it…
I just like to… want to… have to? Sometimes?
When does a habit become an addiction?
I can quit any time – really I’m fine.
Just don’t ask my spouse and don’t tell my friends…
It’s my habit – just mine – it helps me,
and I don’t need others to worry about my life…
They have enough to deal with –
I can’t bear the thought of bothering them –
So, I will just do me… Right?!
It’s ok – that’s the way it goes – I can handle this…
So, forgive me while I escape for a moment…just for a moment…for a…moment?
But what if I am escaping in these moments for more and more moments?
What if I wake up and realize that more moments have passed than I ever intended?
What if I am lost – and I don’t even know it…When does a habit become a problem?
Josh Zoerhof 