Observations after 75+ days of hardmode: Live life with 100% honesty Periodic, acute feelings of inner peace and gratitude I have identified and pursued more goals in the past 90 days than I did in the last 5 years, combined. Feel renewed sense toward the spiritual: I pray to God almost daily Feel more connected and sociable: I look more people in the eye, smile, and say hello I am more focused on accepting and forgiving Quit smoking weed cold turkey Desire for alcohol is greatly diminished I have a LOT more more energy (I don't remember the last time I yawned) I'm more physically fit: I train with weights and cardio, with greater focus and intensity, usually 4-5Xs a week, sometimes up to 2 hours per training session I sleep better (I don't remember the last time I used an alarm clock to wake up) I've become a "morning person": I go to bed early and I wake up early, almost always feeling clear and rejuvenated I feel more appreciative of/connected to nature I'm financially responsible and frugal: I'm hardly interested in/impressed by material things Minimize use of digital devices, especially in the gym Reduced alprazolam from 2 mg to .25 mg Got divorced after an unhappy 5-year marraige Have made 2 friends and re-connected with a family member Spent the majority of my 2-week Christmas break in nature, and in peaceful solitude: no consuming of material items; no weed; very little alcohol Have started dating Have endured workplace struggles (slowdown; layoffs; refused to participate in "Boss' Day") Received 2 raises at work (these were companywide raises but it still feels like an accomplishment) Disputed damage done to my vehicle and the dealership repaired it, free of charge Skin texture appears shinier, devoid of dryness and completely non-porous. My eyes appear clear and vibrant Eyesight has improved: my eyes rarely feel sore, burning, or scratchy, despite my wearing contacts and staring at a computer screen for 8-10 hours a day; also, I see clearer and farther. Minimal bagginess beneath my eyes has now dissapeared. Teeth look whiter Face looks leaner and more angular (could be due to 10-lb. weight loss but I swear my face has changed structurally...I realize I could be wrong but this is what I feel and see every time I look in the mirror) Countenance appears more relaxed, like somebody just shared a joke; it's like I'm always on the cusp of smiling Posture has improved Fingernails are shinier and grow quicker Less obsessed with body image: I haven't injected testosterone cypionate since December 1, 2019 Have reduced my daily caffeine from 6-8 K-cups per day to 2 K-cups per day
@Wolfyoufeed this advice resonates with me. I've thought about it, repeatedly, over the last few days and I believe it's solid advice, and it aligns with my thinking process. Thank you for sharing this with me *nods head *fistbump
Thanks a lot warrior ... I'm grateful for your support and encouragement ... It's my pleasure to be concurrent with the shadow of honorable persons like you ... Check in day 8
I admire so much about your culture. When I was dating my wife, she got me really into Bollywood films and the food. I especially like the older films, before the American influence got ahold of it. (I can be harsh on USA, I’m a Non resident American) I have also spoken to many NRI’s about spirituality, the Bible, and other Holy writings. *Head Nod.. with hands together*
@PeterJL In regards to your post: I have learned a lot over the years about women. If a woman asks you to spend more time with the family, that’s a big red flag. The holy scriptures recommend this wise counsel : “There is a time to be silent, and a time to speak” (Ecclesiastes 3:7) At one point, God even encouraged Abraham to listen to his wife (Genesis 21:12) When a woman feels she’s heard... she feels loved. And your children will see that and benefit too.
That was a different era and a golden period , now a days the films which are being made is full of shit , there are some exceptions like you can watch the film of the actor AYUSHMAN KHURANA , RAJKUMAR RAO , VICKY KAUSHAL . And if you want to see some more great content of our country you can simply subscribe to some youtube channels of india like TVF , SALIL JAMDAR , TSP, SCOOPWHOOP , FILTERCOPY . Here you can watch a lot of funny sketches and great web series like kota factory , aam aadmi family , gullak , baked , etc .
Day 19 I want to admit that weekends are tough for me to pass as since from childhood here sunday means a relaxing day you can chill on this days and as a porn addiction sunday means you know all. Soba lot of casualties I had in my past on Saturdays and Sundays so I had planned my day tougher than any other day so that I don't get time to react on urges as a lot of pile of work is pending to do. That's the simple trick I found out to get rid of this sunday thing and I make my sunday as strong day..