Sometimes we find ourselves addicted to substances, emotions, and ways of thinking that keep us far from experiencing any semblance of inner peace. I came across a painting by Titian of Sisyphus that made me reflect on the nature of our addictions. Sisyphus Twice Cheats Death In Greek legend, Sisyphus was the sly and deceitful king of Corinth. He helped Corinth prosper commercially, but he often refused to show guests to his city the decency and hospitality required by Zeus. He would even kill his guests to prove that he was a king to be feared. Zeus was disappointed in Sisyphus’s cruelty. Interestingly enough, Zeus was further angered when Sisyphus told the river god Asopus where Zeus had taken the river god’s kidnapped daughter.  Revealing the god’s secrets went a step too far, and Zeus decided it was time to punish Sisyphus. In one version of the story, Zeus asked …