Jen Majors

In our modern society, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of numbing ourselves to avoid discomfort and pain. Whether it’s through addictive behaviors like substance abuse, excessive screen time, overeating, or seeking constant validation on social media, numbing acts as a temporary escape from the challenges and uncertainties of life. However, while numbing may provide temporary relief, it ultimately hinders our growth and prevents us from experiencing true healing and fulfillment. Numbing behaviors often function as distractions, keeping us stuck in cycles of avoidance and denial. Instead of facing our emotions and confronting the root causes of our pain, we bury them beneath layers of temporary pleasure and distraction. However, by numbing ourselves, we only prolong our suffering and delay the process of true healing. It’s important to recognize that growth and healing require us to step out of our comfort zones and confront our fears and insecurities head-on. As Abraham Maslow famously said, “In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” When we choose numbing behaviors, we are essentially stepping back into safety, perpetuating a cycle…