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===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

===='''''[[Free will]]'''''====

===='''''[[Free will]]'''''====

Frosty: Could you comment on the connection between loss of willpower at an early age and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocd addictive, compulsive nature]? I was reading [http://www.addictionrecoveryreality.com/?tag=john-bradshaw Bradshaw] about that, that maybe I am trying to [[struggle]] against something I don't have any [[power]] over. How can I develop this? I'm sure there are many of us in this situation.

Frosty: Could you comment on the connection between loss of willpower at an early age and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocd addictive, compulsive nature]? I was reading [https://www.addictionrecoveryreality.com/?tag=john-bradshaw Bradshaw] about that, that maybe I am trying to [[struggle]] against something I don't have any [[power]] over. How can I develop this? I'm sure there are many of us in this situation.

Elyon: ''Willpower'' is what these two words mean; your [[volition]]al abilities are [[power]]ful. The [[culture]] of [[this world]] spends little time developing mental [[disciplines]] which aid in a [[personality]]'s [[ability]] not only to choose but to act upon the [[volition|choice]]. [[Control]] of the [[free will|will]] of the child, the dampening efforts you speak of, often stem from a [[fear]] of the power of will in an adult and the lack of understanding the personality's ability to control this power.

Elyon: ''Willpower'' is what these two words mean; your [[volition]]al abilities are [[power]]ful. The [[culture]] of [[this world]] spends little time developing mental [[disciplines]] which aid in a [[personality]]'s [[ability]] not only to choose but to act upon the [[volition|choice]]. [[Control]] of the [[free will|will]] of the child, the dampening efforts you speak of, often stem from a [[fear]] of the power of will in an adult and the lack of understanding the personality's ability to control this power.

[[Behavior]]s that appear beyond the range of will stem from [[dysfunctional]] and deficient training. The abilities you have [[attained]], [[skills]] you have in choice making, are best [[revealed]] to you when you are [[free]] from the [[expectations]] of others and the demands of your [[society]]. In effect, when you are [[alone]] you are best able to perceive your strength of will, for nothing else will corral or hinder your [[expression]]. Some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocd compulsive behaviors] are simply one's will on a tirade, not so much an external factor controlling oneself as an internal venting of [[repressed]] choice making.

[[Behavior]]s that appear beyond the range of will stem from [[dysfunctional]] and deficient training. The abilities you have [[attained]], [[skills]] you have in choice making, are best [[revealed]] to you when you are [[free]] from the [[expectations]] of others and the demands of your [[society]]. In effect, when you are [[alone]] you are best able to perceive your strength of will, for nothing else will corral or hinder your [[expression]]. Some [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocd compulsive behaviors] are simply one's will on a tirade, not so much an external factor controlling oneself as an internal venting of [[repressed]] choice making.

Frosty: If I am alone and there are 20 candy bars in the cupboard, I am going to eat those 20 candy bars. I seem to have no will. You are saying that I am venting? Or is some of it from [[habit]]? Is there still something in me, old programming? It seems like I don't have more control whether or not I am alone. Then I beat myself up for not eating vegetables. At times I seem hopeless. I'll do fine until there is a candy bar in the closet!

Frosty: If I am alone and there are 20 candy bars in the cupboard, I am going to eat those 20 candy bars. I seem to have no will. You are saying that I am venting? Or is some of it from [[habit]]? Is there still something in me, old programming? It seems like I don't have more control whether or not I am alone. Then I beat myself up for not eating vegetables. At times I seem hopeless. I'll do fine until there is a candy bar in the closet!