To tempt or to lure implies a drawing into danger, evil, or difficulty through attracting and deceiving; to seduce or lead astray from one's true course.

Every day I am faced with a decision and it isn’t an easy one to make. I have to choose to move toward the mission I want to accomplish that is very important to me.

It’s my personal goal that I have a deep desire to see attained, yet I am lured or easily enticed away by something and I feel ashamed of its ability to have a hold over me.

I don’t want to give in, yet I feel its pull. I know it’s allure and the temporary enjoyment but it never lasts. I am left feeling guilty, wishing I hadn’t given in and yet the old self wants more. Some days are more difficult than others to stay on track.

I realize that my vice is not everyone’s vice and I am envious of those that don’t struggle like I do. When I wish I had a different demon, I realize it isn’t that much different than what ails others. All of us desire to overcome that which leads us astray from our true course.

If I end my day without succumbing to this temptation, I do a little victory dance inside my head. It’s a very good day! If I go two or three days, I pull out all the stops and celebrate! So, today, I choose to walk past the temptation and hope tomorrow I can do the same. And some day I hope I can say I am not even tempted anymore.

What would my life look like without dark chocolate?