Living Undimmed: Beyond Alcohol's Binary
Explore Cecily Mak's groundbreaking approach to alcohol and other 'dimming' habits that numb our life experiences. Learn how the 'Eight Awarenesses' framework offers a shame-free path to clarity beyond traditional addiction narratives.
Best quote from Living Undimmed: Beyond Alcohol's Binary
Instead of asking 'Do I have a problem?' we can ask 'Is this habit dimming my experience of life?' making both the good and bad parts less vivid.
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