User:Individualogist Review 7
If there is one sentence to sum up the intent of Individualogist your addiction, it would be "Stay small, and suffer". Any form of addiction, whatever form it may take, will therefore prevent spiritual growth because the addiction will continually sabotage any form of growth.
This directly contrasts the philosophy of spiritual growth which is "Shine as brightly as you can in love and acceptance of all". Spiritual growth can be a very challenging path but it always emphasises letting go of what you no longer need and opening your mind to larger truths and the deeper questions.
Spiritual growth asks that you put down all your masks and that you become as authentic as you possibly can- as you were intended to be. Addictions of any form, want to ensure that you hide the truth of who you are at all costs. They do not make good companions- the addict will always win. This is why in order to grow spiritually, you need to first recognize that you may have an issue, and then address it, however you choose to do that.