Journeys With Jani

Watching a show today called True South, a man struggling with his weight said, “Addiction is a taste for something you can’t quit” …those words make you think!

Addiction isn’t always the monster in the shadows that we associate with dark alleyways and whispered confessions. Sometimes it’s a whole lot sneakier, dressed up as a daily ritual or a guilty pleasure that feels too harmless to call out. But let’s be honest: addiction is simply a taste for something you just can’t quit—in all things.

For some folks, it’s that first sip of coffee in the morning, like oxygen disguised in a steaming mug. For others, it’s scrolling their phone at midnight, convincing themselves that “just one more video” won’t matter. Addiction wears many outfits: food, work, shopping, drama, alcohol, love, validation, even grief. Sometimes it’s as heavy as a mountain on your back; sometimes it’s a quiet little whisper you almost welcome.

And here’s the kicker—addiction doesn’t always have to destroy to exist. It’s not always about rock bottom. Sometimes it’s about the way your mind craves consistency, or your soul aches for comfort. It’s about patterns we build, habits we cling to, and the little highs that keep us running back for more.

The truth is, most of us are addicted to something. Maybe it’s not the scary kind, but it’s still the thing you can’t quite put down. It’s the cookie you reach for even though you swore off sugar. It’s saying yes when your plate is already too full. It’s the drama you swear you’re above but somehow find yourself smack in the middle of again.

Addiction isn’t always about weakness—it’s about being human. We are creatures of appetite, of desire, of habit. Some addictions hurt, others help us cope, and a few might even bring us joy in small doses. But they all have one thing in common: they hold on tight, and they don’t let go easy.

So maybe the question isn’t, “Am I addicted to something?” Maybe it’s, “Which flavor of addiction is running my life today?”

Because at the end of the day, addiction is just a taste you can’t quit. The real power comes in admitting it—and deciding if that taste is worth the hold it has on you.

XOXO, Jani