Skater's Anonymous

Recent experiences have shed new light on my existance. In regards to this entry, I am specifically talking about my experiences with addiction groups such as aa, na, and ca. All similar philosophies, just different clubs. NA is sort of all encompassing and I feel I could relate there the most.

Going to these meetings opened my eyes to the world of addiction and the actual meaning of. Addiction is a pattern of behavior, usually involving mind altering substances. Now, as the meeting progressed, I began to get bored. Who cares? I've never smoked crack. But what stuck out to me is the way these people would describe their addiction to their specific drug/drugs. They used words such as 'crazy' and 'insane' and what popped into my head was my experience with skateboarding. I began to relive awesome skate adventures in my head, reminding myself of the good times. This so called drug is not a substance, but very mind altering. A quick push down the driveway instantly makes you forget your worries. Skateboarding does not destroy your health but actually makes you more athletic. Skateboarding is a healthy activity that employs athleticism and creativity in a combination like no other, but I continued to think...

As more people shared their stories, I began to realize that the mind of an addict is something to outgrow. Everybody has a path/destiny they must follow and it is up to you to achieve it. Learning to live without addiction is a process. Anything can be an addiction, it is all about how you go about it. Cigarettes, coffee, beer. All possess addictive qualities, those are the easy ones. Food has addictive properties. People confuse need with want. Now ask yourself this: do you control your eating or does it control you? Do you skate to progress your life or use it as an escape to hide from your problems? Everybody is different and I hope this opens some people's eyes to the truth. My writings are created to stimulate your brain so until next time, peace out..