Right on as always! Couldn't agree more.

Sometimes I feel that it's just another bodily necessity. And so I eat, drink and sleep... and then I do this. And by not doing it I am causing a deficiency to myself and my body, so I may as well act out now before it gets even worse.

I tell myself from time to time that this is only external and will pass on eventually and then presto; It does!

Keep up the good work and don't stop inspiring yourself and the oilam as well!

Shalom Brother Mendy,
It's good to hear from you!

I don't remember the exact words or where it is quoted, but I think it's a well-known text (BH my memory is improving post all the brain-rotting activities I used to do, but it seems it's a slow process). 

There is a small eiver that a man has. Feed it and it will become hungry. Starve it and it will be satiated.

One thing that this means is that if you allow your cravings to dictate your choices, then you relinquish control reacting to stimuli. I have to do all the things, and there is never an end to the things.

Starving it means I don't let it have whatever it wants. I can say no. I choose when, where, and how. You live assertively and deliberately, not passively along for the ride.

Even when things are really tough, and we might make a poor choice, own it. No one makes us do anything. Accepting responsibility is an essential step towards internal change and being able to stop the thought that anything is inevitable. 
Hatzlacha and Kol Tov

....................Actually

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I couldnt resist, BH. Seeing this written out drives your point home....