Habits and addictions are cumulative forms of attachment protecting us from the insecurity of living in a changing world. . . . Refraining from being hooked can open up the possibility for wisdom to arise, allowing more spaciousness in dealing with ourselves and others. With practice, this wisdom becomes a stronger force than attachment, helping us practice goodness and equanimity, Buddhist virtues that counteract the values of consumerism.

Stephanie Kaza, Hooked! by Stephanie Kaza, editor