AModernMiroku

**And if the urgent message is private, you could still make note of this in the journal post, i.e. "Miroku, could you please check your inbox?" I simply want to avoid as much unneeded contact as possible--so I will avoid the inbox in general as well. But I will see my journal during this time.

Hence, if you post on the journal, I will see it & react accordingly if swiftness is needed.

Congrats!!!! :-D

Hot water lol, & any kind of heat pads that I might have on hand. I would love a sauna--the last chance I had for one, I stayed in it suchwise that everyone else finally gave up & left me behind. I have seen the red lights but have not combined it with red light. And I have only tested red light therapy.

I think, though, that red light stuff is mostly over-hyped. It might have practical effects if used on occasion & in the darker months (winter). Otherwise, most normal humans should be fine.

Hahah, definitely not as effective as a sauna but whatever works. Not sure if you thought I meant red light therapy, infrared sauna is not red light therapy. Red light therapy uses near infrared and infrared sauna uses far-middle and near infrared. Temperature in the infrared sauna blanket I have can go up to 80C (176F)

Better in almost every way, at present. Still temptations. And work is still only alright--as usual, I desire greater things. But things, I hope, are constantly getting better, even if things go back & forth. Otherwise, I tend to be lonely a lot. But...I guess this is alright, too. I need to know that I am not alone--& that I need to also learn to not perhaps be so needy.

I'm glad to hear they are better my friend! I know what you mean regarding loneliness, camaraderie and companionship and are on my mind as well. It's a state of mind, not a reality though.

I only add that it might be both, on occasion!

Another milestone! Congratulations!

Next? 1000!

The next 99 days will be effortless with God's grace!

For those playing at home: Who said this? And what was the immediate reply? And...try not to use your search engine!

I am experiencing a lot of anger lately, butting heads with family members. Poor sleep and some anxiety sadly. Hoping to shake things off soon. Life has been challenging for me overall the last few weeks.

"Do you find that your temptations are sharpened during moments of stress?" Overall, yes. Sometimes, however, I am too buried in stress to notice...so, I suppose other variables make for the perfect storm. That is to say, stress usually has company.

Yes, I believe we've taught ourselves that stress cope long ago. Unintentionally. Re-ocuring stress has been my companion for a long while and I feel overwhelmed by it often. I'm trying to break free, but it is rather difficult.

@Redemptionisrequired : I did indeed! And I mean that! I destroyed the thing. I destroyed it like Miroku would...presuming, of course, that Naraku's Saimyōshō were not around...Joking aside, I am glad for it to be over...for now! I keep taking these...!

@AModernMiroku I'm happy to hear this!! Well done. Always love the Inuyasha references haha.

NoFap is really my way of getting them out of my system.

Doing well. Studying like mad. I have another certification exam coming up! Otherwise...well, I have will have to give you a better answer later. And you?

Best of luck! Although, I have a good feeling that you will crush it. Sounds good, let me know when you have time. Things have been a bit challenging, lots of stress, anger and fatigue have presented themselves. But, I am dealing.

Well...you kind of know where to find me! I am always good for a longer back & forth via private messages. Overall, though, I really am well. As usual, I still have off days. And that besides: the test is really a stressor!

Not going to lie, this post thread killed me hahah.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9KbCTCsG8w&list=PL7MjQZKT3nx6x6dDLkEiqZR_wMG3c4tTQ&index=1

Man! XD

That is amazing. All the best

I do not know the technical scientific definition of PAWS. I suspect that these were likely had much earlier in my trials. I still bear effects (memories, sensations) & scars, but every deed is met with its due justice, for good or ill. And that besides: these can be overcome & used for a greater glory.

Spiritual warrior my friend, well done.

For now: I would say that you sound like you are in a good place. You reference college--so your streak is impressive. Many fail to gain self-control in that kind of wild space.

Keep yourself accountable. Stay focused on your work. Stay orderly & disciplined. Keep good & upright company. Have an IRL accountability partner.

I do not know your particulars, your rules, your background, your strengths/weaknesses, your general temperament or personality, &c., so it can be hard to give you solid advice. You are a stranger, so I can really only give basic advice.

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Thank you kindly, brother. It brings me joy to see this, to be remembered. May God bless you abundantly--now & in the year to come!