The Lord of the Rings Challenge

Man, you said something that was really important to me for years, the verge of death and the purpose of life. Your purpose and your death are bonded, you cannot understand, or give meaning to your life without the felling of actual death (for the ones who never felt what is like, read the "Death of Ivan Illich" by Tolstoi). So, if you really want to dicover the purpose of your life think that you will die soon, and you know that you will only have time to do one thing before you die, what would you do? Write a book, create a big Company, raise your son? The point is not about what you could gain doing that, remember you will die soon, even if you don't know when, the point is what you will give to the world. Think about that if you want to find a meaning or propose, this execise will be very enlightening.

 

Day 9
Global Counter of 2021- 3/3

 

Day 4 complete.

Had a sexualized dream last night but when I woke up I told myself it wasn't real and that sort of behavior was a lie. I don't intend to let myself be drawn in so easily ever again. Otherwise, a good day. I'm running late and I need to get to bed so it won't be a big check-in for me tonight but I hope you are all doing well, and I agree that it's been incredible to read all the deep, heartfelt posts lately.

 

Day 5

 

Day 16 in progress!
Interesting subjects being discussed in this thread the last couple of days. It's really great that we can all tallk about the things we have on our mind here.
Let's stay strong everyone!

 

Day 27. I was able to get up with my alarm this morning without feeling overtired. Hopefully I can get back on a normal sleep schedule with work starting back up

 

Checking in on Day 29 -- spent a lot of time playing chess, did some meditation, and then focused on myself today. I managed to train three times last week which I'm happy if not proud of it (though I'm making a note to myself to be careful of my ego since becoming strong and fit changes your mentality -- a higher amount of confidence can change into arrogance and pride quickly), whilst also dedicating myself to my drinking water goal.

The urges when I woke up weren't as bad as usual; though, this can only mean silence before a stronger wave of urges come. I won't fall for that. I have to be prepared for any urges that come up, especially because I'm now a month or so into my no-PMO journey.

I'm almost finished with my second book; the Art of War, which I've found to be not as life-changing as Ego is the Enemy but it still has valuable lessons, if not insightful notes. It can definitely be applied to our lives and, rather, becoming free of our PMO addictions, being prepared to face our ego and being able to control it.

 

4 days clean. Back on the road to recovery.

 

Day 83 complete

I enter the Dead Marshes, a swampland “Dreary and wearisome. Cold, clammy winter still held sway in this forsaken country”. The lights of fallen fapstronauts seduce many into oblivion. I stare at the water.

 

Congratulations on enduring a difficult day. I hope you're doing better today. You are truly a King!

Checking in - today is my first day back in the office after working from home through December. I will have to be shifting my sleep schedule over the next few days, so I will be taking things very deliberately, using my log, my tools, and self-talk just like I have been.

 

Day 23

 

5 Days Done. No urges today

 

Day 252

 

Checking in for day 31 - I am an Elf now

 

ok, let's take this a bit more seriously...
day 01 over

 

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Day 5/500
Longest streak - 28
Last streak - 1
Total PMO - 167
Total P - 31
Total hours remaining - 11861
Days remaining - 495
Challenges completed - 1
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And Thank you for showing me the bright way in this dark time. For giving me courage I am grateful to you mates.


RiseToGreatness
Johnthesavage
Gallade_Templar

 

8 Days down. Still golden for 2021.

Feeling some real cravings, guys. Part of me wants to just slink off to a dark corner to indulge my stupid sexualized dopamine addiction. I know I'm better off not doing that. I think today I have to set a couple small goals and get them done, take a little time to pray and meditate, and spend time with family and friends.

I still need, also, to jot down some specific New Years resolutions. I want this year to be awesome, a year of breakthroughs, successes, and growth. I know I can do it.

Porn is how I medicate anxiety and boredom, and today I'd rather face those problems than run away from them.

Peace,

Onan

 

Day 4

Today was a struggle, but I found myself making a considerable effort to distract myself from any urges. Had a very honest and open chat with my girlfriend about my addiction, and she was very understanding and agreed to help keep me accountable. Reading all the positivity in this thread has left me feeling very encouraged for the week ahead - I am overwhelmed by the support we have for each other!