Comments on: What the Matrix Is

By: KM

KM — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:14:43 +0000

Wow, thanks for helping me connect the dots. The only thing for me is that I didn't get to choose to go to reality; but I don't think I'd go back to blissful ignorance. And now what to do in the ugly reality....

By: Rachael

Rachael — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:17:49 +0000

I had this same thought when I found out. That I'd just woken up from The Matrix. And actually, the humans-as-batteries for the robots idea resonated with me as well -- because my ex could be incredibly draining. After we broke up after two years, a good friend told me that she had watched me just get more and more tired and shut down, but she never said anything because I seemed happy and maybe the costs were outweighed by the benefits. And this was before I even found out about my ex's sex addiction. The other women said that they found him draining too...it was like he was trying to fill that gaping need, the god-shaped hole, with a whole bunch of women...

By: The Second Road Family » Wisdom from My Hairdresser

The Second Road Family » Wisdom from My Hairdresser — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:51:30 +0000

[...] else is lost in The Matrix.” I nodded knowingly, automatically thinking of MPJ’s now-famous Matrix metaphor for addiction. He explained further, “It’s like the dating world is basically fantasyland—virtual reality. [...]

By: Speak YOUR Peace

Speak YOUR Peace — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:34:00 +0000

http://onwardoverland.com/matrix/philosophy.html

You might enjoy that link. My favorite is actually the Matrix:Reloaded. Genius.

By: Mary P Jones (MPJ)

Mary P Jones (MPJ) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:41:00 +0000

Luke, on my right sidebar I have a section called "Greatest Hits," which includes some of my (and my readers') favorite posts on addiction and codependency, as well as a seven post series on how I came to discover my husband's addiction. That would be an excellent place to start for more of my story.

I have not heard of Covenant Eyes, but I will take a look at your website. Thanks for visiting.

By: Luke Gilkerson

Luke Gilkerson — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:28:00 +0000

I've never thought about addiction this way, but it is so true.

I'd love to hear more of your story about addiction and codependency. Do you have specific blog posts you could point me towards that relates of your story?

I work for a minsitry called Covenant Eyes. We help people to avoid the temptation of Internet pornography through accountability software. Have you heard of Covenant Eyes?

By: Mary P Jones (MPJ)

Mary P Jones (MPJ) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:51:00 +0000

Kellee, absolutely! Go for it!

By: Kellee

Kellee — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:49:00 +0000

That is the closest thing I've ever seend to what disclosure/recovery feels like. May I repost this on my blog?

Amazing.

I've never seen "The Matrix". Now I understand why the ex loved it so much. Am off to put it on my Netflix queue.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:12:00 +0000

I read something you wrote a while ago leading up to this - but now I can say I get it - I see your point and I think that this is the closest that I have come to understanding addiction and my ow co dependance.

By: Mantramine

Mantramine — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:49:00 +0000

Have I told you lately that I love you? I do... I really really do.

I had only ever applied that movie to the whole dystopia level of thought... You have opened my eyes to the real world (in movies). I completely agree.