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The Lord of the Rings Challenge

Discussion in 'Events & Challenges' started by RiseToGreatness, Sep 22, 2019.

Should the Thread Title be extended?

Poll closed Jun 21, 2020.
  1. No, leave like that: "The Lord of the Rings Challenge"

    18 vote(s)
    54.5%
  2. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Fellowship of Nofap"

    15 vote(s)
    45.5%
  3. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: Rising Fellowship of Eärendil"

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Journey to Mount Doom"

    5 vote(s)
    15.2%
  5. Yes. "The Lord of the Rings Challenge: The Quest of the Ring-bearer"

    6 vote(s)
    18.2%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Slider8

    Slider8 Fapstronaut

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    Checking in day 250. 2x sea swim and 20 k steps of walking.Feel hopeful and rather optimistic ...and wish you brothers to feel this way too or better.;)
     
  2. Pitbull

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    how does it feel now that you are in control
     
  3. Pitbull

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  4. Went to the beach this morning, the weather is nice right now.

    In the evening went for a walk

    Have some urges, but not very strong, trying to remind myself that it's not how I want to spend my life watching this shit.
     
  5. Slider8

    Slider8 Fapstronaut

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    Aware of 'the buttons' and not afraid to use them.;)
     
  6. Slider8

    Slider8 Fapstronaut

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    Welcome bro !:)
     
  7. SSS Vision

    SSS Vision Fapstronaut

    Day 8 check in. Days PMO-free in 2022: 194 out of 202.
    “This day does not belong to one man but to all. Let us together rebuild this world that we may share in the days of peace.” – Aragorn
     
  8. kaerhal

    kaerhal Fapstronaut

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    Day 202

    The new show I’m watching features some pretty explicit and sustained sex scenes, had to fast forward through them before any urges set in.

    You’re absolutely right my friend, it’s always after a success or long period of abstinence that urges seem to attack; after surpassing 200 days and only a week away from having to see my ex again I think my PMO-brain is working extra hard. I’m not worried about seeing her, but I was a full blown addict when we last spoke - onwards and upwards.
     
  9. til_im_free

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    "Pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes", as said John Rushkin. Indeed, it only takes from us, and I'm disappointed that I'm learning it the hard way. Also, when we have nothing to grab on is when we really show our character.

    I realized that what made me binge last week was actually pride. I had seen some pictures and I knew I had already relapsed, but out of pride -for not wanting to expose my mistakes - and out of lustful cravings - for trying to take advantage of every situation- I decided to also MO. I decided it. That's what makes me even more sad about what happened. And as it was not enough, I relapsed again on Tuesday, also willing, by deliberated action.

    I could say that this has something to do with exams period and stress leves rising (which is true), but none of this things would make me relapse if I didn't want it. In fact, there's nothing else that makes us fall. It only happens because we truly desire it.

    And this made remember that what most helped me to easily get through tough temptations was that I didn't want to PMO. That desirenessless is the essential criteria for succeeding.

    Of course, everything else such as working out, staying accountable, finding interesting hobbies helps. But only helps. It won't do nothing if we still want it.

    I think I have learned something valuable this time. Probably a lot of you guys have also learned it already. It is that only nurturing the "I don't want it" mindset that I stand a chance of eventually getting cured of this addiction.

    God bless you brothers, I'll be more accountable here for the next days. Hoping the binging has ended.
     
  10. Day 5 complete! With rain and fog I enter the old village of Bree. Some fog would be nice right about now. We did get a little rain this afternoon, but it didn't make anything cooler--only more humid.

    Many urges to peek came after me today. It was easy to dismiss them in the moment, but they kept coming back very persistently and I began to get tired of saying no to them all the time. God and His angels were watching me very closely, I think, to remind me every time I was tempted to peek at porn that the smallest little slip-up would set me on a path from which it is very difficult to recover. When I thought I was about to reach a breaking point, which was only a few minutes ago, I contacted my AP as well. The urges today have been strange in that they've been urges for porn rather than masturbation; usually it's the opposite for me. I don't have much desire for MO at all right now, even though I know that will be an immediate consequence of looking at porn.

    @til_im_free Your words are very helpful and inspiring. I'm sorry you relapsed, but I'm grateful you harnessed the opportunity to build up yourself and us afterwards. I'm going to wrap up my NoFap check-in as quickly as I can and get off my computer.

    Blessed Carlo Acutis, pray for us!
     
  11. Baki Hanma

    Baki Hanma Fapstronaut

    Day 85
    Only 5 days left for 90 day:)

    Thanks brother! your informations are so helpful for us.

    Sorry for hear your relaspe . But your information is important to us. You can do it brother . Let's start brother!
     
  12. PeaceOnEarth108

    PeaceOnEarth108 Fapstronaut

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    Huge congratulations to @Kairose and @Slider8 ! You guys are fantastic, great work :)
     
  13. CALM IN SUFFERING

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    43 (11 hard mode) days complete

    I didn't phish yesterday, but taking the phone to the toilet should still be avoided. I still have phantasies, lately I fight less with them and I still check out girls and also lately fight the urge less.
     
  14. Kratos_GOW

    Kratos_GOW Fapstronaut

    DAY 86, I used the exercise above in my challenge forum, i thought its a good opportunity for everyone to understand better so everyone here is free to use it. Good luck.
     
  15. x_Nocturnalis_x

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    A week ago I was struggling to hit 3 days, now somehow I've pushed through and made it to 8 days, and already I feel like I can go a lot farther. This challenge is extremely helpful and motivating. Can't wait to get to the really awesome ranks, and have a sig full of quest items. :D
     
  16. Ready to Stop

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  17. Day 9

    The older a female, best if you dial up the rudeness. Control them, or wise they'll control you.
     
  18. Redemptionisrequired

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    Addiction tends to thrive in isolation, but if you schedule your time it should not be as much of an issue. I do enjoy my alone time, perhaps at times a little too much. Try exposing yourself gradually to social situations when you are on your streaks.
     
  19. Redemptionisrequired

    Redemptionisrequired Fapstronaut

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    Thank you friend! Let's keep moving forward together.
     
  20. Redemptionisrequired

    Redemptionisrequired Fapstronaut

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    Checking in Fellowship Friends!

    10 Days Free of PMO. A return to double digits.

    Urges this morning, more than likely because I'm impatient regarding this vertigo to go away. I also feel a bit off today, thankfully its my kick back and chill day. I'll more than likely spend a lot of today meditating, taking a bit of sun and reading.

    A note from my readings of Meditation's from Marcus Aurelius.

    "But thou hast leisure or ability to check arrogance: thou hast leisure to be superior to pleasure or pain; thou hast leisure to be superior to love of fame ad not to be vexed at stupid and ungrateful people, nay even to care for them."

    Let us be superior to senseless and damaging pleasure.

    Stay Strong!

    10 days – You spend the night at the old Watchtower of Amon Sûl. PMO forces are lurking in the area.

    @Kairose and @Slider8 Big congrats, huge milestone! Keep paving the path for us.

    @RiseToGreatness Remember my brother, even this pain is not permanent. Take some time, feel the sadness, the anxiety..whatever emotion may arise. Don't reject it, just let it be. It'll pass like a cloud in the sky, soon enough.
     
    Last edited: Jul 24, 2022

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