Dustin Johnston

WOOHOO! You've got this brother. Keep going and let nothing stop you. The only thing standing between us and our dreams is the bullshit story we keep telling ourselves about why we supposedly can't achieve it. Be part of the 1% my friend. Be the change that you want to see. Carpe diem.

My friend, you are awesome! And very right!

I like what TakingTheSteps had to say; most of us men are strongly conditioned to believe that strength is found in disconnecting from our feelings. I believe that the opposite is true! Real strength is found within the courage to vulnerably express whatever it is that is real within you, and you're in the right place to do just that!

^ well said!

Yeah, you guys are awesome. Can't thank you all enough :)

i knew connection is the essential part of being vital. I knew it, but I was too lazy to build it. True connection is nowhere but in your own mind, the awareness between all the parts in the body, all the organs inside. It sounds but I may have to do it until I die

The biggest insight that I've gained from my relapses was a shred of self compassion. I realized that I got in farther than I ever thought possible, lost myself really. But the real me is under all that junk and this reboot is helping me get in touch with that. :) also I've got a bronzed will now and I've made some friends...not something I am used to.

also I found out that I am actually a very creative person and my fiancee and I are starting a business together writing and illustrating children's books. I love the direction my life is going now and that is so worth it. I may not be over this hill yet, but I know I will and that is what keeps me going. It has since the very beginning.

Each time you do that; you grow stronger, more powerful, and you advance to the next level of manhood. WELL DONE!

Lessons everyday. It comes to paying attention...as my uncle used to say "boy, it don't cost anything to pay attention."

Hey Dustin! I appreciate all of the things you've been sharing..I feel very inspired after reading them. I particularly enjoyed seeing you getting increasingly more in touch with you self-compassion throughout your relapses. I have been looking for a fellow no-fapping pen pal, so I am hoping that we can stay in touch!

-Jesse

Wow, thank you, it's really great to know I could be an inspiration to someone which is something I have never thought possible. I too have been looking to get a pen-pal and I would be happy to stay in touch with you. How is your journey coming along? If we don't talk again today, have a great one! peace :)

These changes will be for the better comrade. We don't realise the pernicious effects of PMO addiction until we release it from our lives for good. It's then that our lives can truly take off and we can be the person that we wanna be, no bullshit. You're doing a great job; I take my hat off to you!

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really needed to hear them. What you say is true, and I am glad that it's possible to stay strong and actually see and FEEL the benefits. It is so worth it. For your kindness and your truth, I also take my hat off to you, sir.