dabbo
07-08-2006, 09:29 PM
To all that it may concern,
I know very little of the “Straight-edge” scene. I have only heard of it through a friend who plays in a punk band. I have had a brief look on the net in an attempt to educate myself on the topic. I have a strong interest in the personal development ideals and identify with many concepts including complete abstinence from all drugs and promiscuous sex. I know from experience the void that many of us have or have had in our lives and the destructive path that addiction had led us down in the attempt to fill it. Most of us come from a dysfunctional family and have looked for a way of getting our needs met through mood altering. The concept of removing yourself from all mood-altering substances and places or actions including sex, will (if done properly) leave you with “yourself” which in the beginning can be a very painful and uncomfortable place to be. The first step to Self-Actualisation if you will. It is at this stage that one will need to include support and people who they can trust in their lives. A sense of belonging is paramount. We need our childhood needs met here. Without it, the chances are we will turn to our poison again. Straight Edge from the sounds of it, is a manifestation of the human consciousness on its path of enlightenment. I am a member of a 12-Step group and I have noticed a great number of parallels. Since my time in a rehab 18 months ago, for the disease of addiction bestowed upon me from an addictive society, I have remained abstinent from all drugs and everything that I used to find “life damaging”. I removed myself from unhealthy relationships, sex, gave the smokes away and have made a commitment to become more organised regarding my diet and attempt it without the flesh of another animal. More to the point, I have lost the obsession and compulsion and now have choice in my life. Coffee is the last to go… We are not responsible for the reasons we used or our subconscious behaviour.. but we are responsible for our recovery, personal development and respect for the fellow human being.. ‘Awareness – what a Bitch.’
Can anyone let me know of their experiences as or with straight edge? I would like to know more about the scene if there are people in Adelaide willing to exchange some ideas and stories.
Shit, I could go on for hours… any messages, or information or ideas? Please reply here or email me.. andrewdabbo@yahoo.com.au
I know very little of the “Straight-edge” scene. I have only heard of it through a friend who plays in a punk band. I have had a brief look on the net in an attempt to educate myself on the topic. I have a strong interest in the personal development ideals and identify with many concepts including complete abstinence from all drugs and promiscuous sex. I know from experience the void that many of us have or have had in our lives and the destructive path that addiction had led us down in the attempt to fill it. Most of us come from a dysfunctional family and have looked for a way of getting our needs met through mood altering. The concept of removing yourself from all mood-altering substances and places or actions including sex, will (if done properly) leave you with “yourself” which in the beginning can be a very painful and uncomfortable place to be. The first step to Self-Actualisation if you will. It is at this stage that one will need to include support and people who they can trust in their lives. A sense of belonging is paramount. We need our childhood needs met here. Without it, the chances are we will turn to our poison again. Straight Edge from the sounds of it, is a manifestation of the human consciousness on its path of enlightenment. I am a member of a 12-Step group and I have noticed a great number of parallels. Since my time in a rehab 18 months ago, for the disease of addiction bestowed upon me from an addictive society, I have remained abstinent from all drugs and everything that I used to find “life damaging”. I removed myself from unhealthy relationships, sex, gave the smokes away and have made a commitment to become more organised regarding my diet and attempt it without the flesh of another animal. More to the point, I have lost the obsession and compulsion and now have choice in my life. Coffee is the last to go… We are not responsible for the reasons we used or our subconscious behaviour.. but we are responsible for our recovery, personal development and respect for the fellow human being.. ‘Awareness – what a Bitch.’
Can anyone let me know of their experiences as or with straight edge? I would like to know more about the scene if there are people in Adelaide willing to exchange some ideas and stories.
Shit, I could go on for hours… any messages, or information or ideas? Please reply here or email me.. andrewdabbo@yahoo.com.au