It’s time to release the stories of guilt and shame that surround addictions.

Many people are addicted to drugs, alcohol, and sugar. Addictions can occur as a way for you to deal with the reality of life that might be too hard to handle. The things that you’re addicted to become a coping mechanism blurring the lines between what’s real and what’s not.

The truth is that the body doesn’t need any outside substance to feel good.

However, the stigma surrounding addiction keeps people from reaching out for support or help. The pain stays hidden in the dark and the price to pay is often too big. Many lives are lost every single day to substance abuse and addiction.

From the perspective of the world of spirit, plants aren’t trying to harm you. Plants can be tools that support you on your healing journey. When you connect to the world of spirit through your dreams, you can learn exactly what you need to be healthy and return to a state of emotional and physical alignment.

In many Indigenous communities, plants such as Tobacco and the Coca leaf are traditionally used to help heal you. However, in the Western world, many of these medicinal plants have been commercially exploited, losing their original essence and resulting in products that can be harmful to your health.

The root of addiction stems from the manipulation of these plants, which strips them of their true essence. Instead of helping you to heal, the plants become harmful, and are no longer connected to the intention of healing.

So what’s the first step you need to take to heal? Bring your addictions to the light. Understand the root cause of why, and begin taking the next right step towards your liberation of the belief that your body needs a certain substance to be able to navigate this world.

Remember that you walk between two worlds. The spirit world and the material world and that you receive support and guidance from both.