Some of us love sweets, and some, on the contrary, are salty, some are addicted to music. The former are sweet-tooths, and the latter are music lovers, but there is also such a category of people who have a strong addiction to something or to someone, in other words - avid. So, the topic of today's publication will be devoted to the following: avid - what is it or who is it?
Definition of a concept
They are the same sweet tooth and the same music lovers, but there is a line dividing the concepts into different sides of the coin. Since the word “avid” itself is formed from the word “fall,” which in this case implies the lower, lower qualities of a person’s personality, to learn to distinguish, see, and sometimes feel this line is the task of each of us. So, the greedy is greedy for someone or something, nourishing a passion for certain things or even actions. Let us take the simplest and most understandable example from our lives. Sweet tooth or sweet lovers will serve as an example that will help us to understand: what kind of avocado is it?
Where does this road go?
So, one candy a day will not only bring pleasure, but also will not harm your body, and in a conversation you call yourself a “sweet tooth”, but you understand, and most importantly, know the norm. Your friend, for example, is also a lover of confectionery, but, unlike you, he eats twenty sweets a day. He knows that excessive consumption of sweets leads to weight gain, but does nothing and does not want to stop. It is in this case that we can say that he is sweet.
And this is certainly not the only topic. Money, power and love are the three heads of one dragon, each of the three components having its own shades and midtones. So, we give an example when you can and should use the word "avid". You can be greedy for money, for power, for women, for flattery. Moreover, this list is not complete, but its main topics are clearly indicated. For example, a woman is greedy for flattery. How to understand this? In this case, one should be able to distinguish flattery from a compliment emphasizing virtues, in contrast to flattery, which is permeated with lies. But, knowing this kind of human weakness, you can, flattering him without measure, achieve your selfish goals. And a person who is so fond of flattery can be put in an uncomfortable situation for him, when he, basking in the words of flattery, becomes a stupid puppet in the hands of a dangerous manipulator.
Recognize a problem
Recognizing the problem is half the battle. And do not neglect the help of loved ones and relatives. Do not think that this is a weakness. The decision to change something in your life, or to change yourself - this is far from weakness, this is the decision of a brave man. You will soberly evaluate reality, learn to see and distinguish between truth and flattery, and this is very important! After all, greed and addiction are bad companions, but it is in the power of each of us to get rid of them.