cravings

why do we crave?

i had read about a study where vitamin deficient babies when given the choice of any food - they went for cod liver oil. using this logic, i figured any time i had a craving (say, for like chocolate) it must be for a good reason.. after all, our bodies must know what it needs..

ah, the fine line between hedonism and gluttony.

there is something admirable in the pursuit of or devotion to pleasure, especially to the pleasures of the senses.. but not of overindulgence nor addictions.. is there such a thing as a good addiction? to sex? to love? to excercise? to knowledge?

can we sublimate one addiction or craving for another? is coffee my gateway drug to tobacco, sex, and chocolate?

all things in moderation, they say - but i want to experience life fully, enjoy thoroughly, love completely..