Gevura ShebYesod wrote on 15 Aug 2011 04:59:
In a more abstract sense though, I think that we can use our heightened emotional sensitivity (I know it's a cliche and a stereotype , but I think there is some truth to it), to help us get closer to Hashem and strengthen our relationship with Him. I know that since I started my own recovery, I am able to be more open with feelings that I spent my entire life suppressing, and I try to channel it into davening with more kavannah and emotion. And yes, in this way we can bring ourselves to the point where, when we recognize that we cannot beat this ourselves, to throw it onto Him and ask Him to heal us.
Gevura!
it actually says it in the Attitude Handbook, (p.17): In general, those who struggle a lot with these issues, have a great deal of emoti
onal and spiritual energy inside them. It is they who actually have the capacity and potential for the most intense spiritual c
onnecti
on with Hashem. We just need to learn how to channel the energy of our souls in the proper ways.
It is also known, that people with particular character traits, such as creativity, love for people and spiritual sensitivity, are more pr
one to seeking alternate expressi
on for their inner strengths through a str
onger than usual sexual drive. That is why it is so important to learn how to channel these strengths we have in the proper ways. Heightened sexual desire is actually a symptom of a deep subc
onscious need that - for some reas
on - has still not reached fulfillment.
So it's no cliche and you're right, so
keep on trucking!!!