The Mini Challenge

Very good news brother! @Forodwaith

What are you doing differently this time around?

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I switched to soft reboot, which may seem like cheating to some but it’s kept me off p and solo tapping.

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Day Twenty Four

Struggling with temptations this morning. Not giving in though.

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday :fried_egg::+1::+1:

I’ve exercised most of these days.
And made the habit of doing press-up in empty moments.

Media consumption hasn’t been great, and I’ve been thinking too much.

But I’m all good, and the week is done. Almost finished all the needed work - it’s been good, it’s been stressful, prayers have been answered or at least things have happened, and have felt many blessed moments that have got me through this work.
I’m ready for a new week and doing my best.

How are you guys?
@Gk-00 @Forodwaith @Forerunner

A new week, a new start -

Calm, silent, observation and seeking the Lord in all things is my challenge - and sums up previous/current challenges
Exercise is a habit - I’d like stillness to become a new one.

Thanks be to God.

@Forerunner your prayer helped a lot :pray:
@Forodwaith its a good method :+1:
@Gk-00 thinking of you :pray:

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Monday

@Gk-00 @Forodwaith @Forerunner
Work is busy busy busy - almost finished the main job, ready for the next.
I managed to go out to evening Mass and pray.
Hopefully I’ll go to morning Mass before work, and Tai Chi in the evening :pray:

It’s been a good day and kept my-cool in most things. I’ve had a few deep moments - trying to bring them back to mind, but realising they’re just ideas, so once; pushing that boat out to sea.

Peace be with you.
Faith, Hope and Love - Seek the Lord always.


“People, get ready
There’s a train a-coming
You don’t need no ticket
You just get on board”

“All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
Don’t need no ticket
You just thank the Lord”

Tuesday

Calm - stopped, chilled, short reflections :+1:

Exercised in spare moments :+1:

Watched a little bit of YouTube - mainly top 10 football kinda things - though I’m not a massive footy fan :sweat_smile::+1:
still fun watching Messi though
“There’s nothing uninteresting - only uninterested people”

Went to church this morning :pray:
“Jesus; tell Mary to help me get supper (instead of sitting at your feet)”
“Martha, Martha. Mary has chosen the better part. Do not take it from her”

[As individuals we have choices to make, pray and hope that our choices are always directed towards God, and not our often misguided human reasoning]

It was a great day of work and have finally completed the job, and into the next stage.
Thanks be to God always :pray: I’m relieved to have gotten through this, and through this final day.
I’m soooo relieved, but Lord, keep me sharp, aware, calm and gentle :pray:

We don’t know when the story ends, let us only carry the essentials :pray:

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@Forerunner @anon67854825 @Forodwaith

Sorry if I disappeared lately guys.

I don’t really have the energy to post here every day.
My life is not going bad lately, I’m fairly happy and feeling normal, but I just can’t seem to get back into nofap, I’m just failing every day and don’t have motivation for keeping another streak going, even though I know that I want to get rid of PMO and that it would make my life better.

I’m not giving up, but I feel that I need to find new energy if I want to get back into it.

Don’t know if I will post every day in the following period, but I remember you in my prayers every day! Hoping to get back soon in the fight with you guys!

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Wednesday

@Gk-00 don’t worry my friend -
Faith in God alone :wink::+1:

I’ve been feeling a lot the same, recently.

But it’s not that I’m not motivated by the nofap thing - it is that I’m motivated by God and becoming religiously at odds with nofap - not the individuals, not companions, not the community, but the unconscious part of it.

I’ve had a change of heart that’s been brewing for a little while now.

We all find things along the journey which feel impossible to express without consequence.
So much so that it leads me back to living by faith.

I think about you guys and you’re often in my prayers too - you’ll be a part of my life always :smile:

Today;
Few push-ups a couple of times :+1:
Steam room :+1:
Not much media :pray:
Prayer :thinking: I could’ve done more :pray:

Thanks be to God :dove:

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I’ve felt zapped of energy recently myself brother. Like you said, life is going well, praise Him, but my challenges have taken a backseat.

I’ve decided to come back here and post daily - even if I’m posting a lot of ‘Not Dones’.

My prayers are with you everyday @Gk-00 @Forodwaith @anon67854825

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Friday

Today I felt very stressed. I lay in bed most of the morning, pulled myself together near the end so I could complete my morning routine at the very least.

I took some time to give thanks - day 120 on hard mode has only been possible with GOD’s Help. The last time I went this long without pornography, I was 10 and hadn’t discovered it yet. That joy I had as a child is an ever present part of my life now, just need to fit that into my adult responsibilities! :sweat_smile: Productivity is the goal, I’m getting better by the day with His Help.

:sun_behind_small_cloud: Morning Routine: :white_check_mark:
:memo: 3 Important Tasks: :negative_squared_cross_mark:
:sunrise: Early Riser: :negative_squared_cross_mark:

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Friday

I had a stumble in the road today, but I’m all good Thanks be to God :pray::smile:

Church, prayed, reflected on scripture, and had some reflection throughout the day :pray:

Exercised :+1: its habitual - it only takes a few minutes

Very limited media :+1:

I had some restless moments today, but many moments of following The Lord - with a “yes” :pray:

Thanks be to God always, the day is done, and tomorrow brings newness :sunny:

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Saturday

All good. I’m getting back into a positive mindset, I feel that I want to resume my fight against PMO and not be scared about the fact that I might fail again, persistence and faith in God will take me through this!

Today was a good day, I was at voluntary work as with all Saturdays, and also found time to go to Confession, it really helped me to find some peace and get back into the present moment, with hope for the future.

@Forerunner @anon67854825 @Forodwaith

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Saturday

Another rough day - I woke up, dismissed my complicated alarm, and went back to sleep. Ended up being 3.5 hours late to work. I’m really motivated to improve this sleeping habit now, I don’t want a repeat experience. Thankfully, I’m not usually late so the boss wasn’t angry with me. I want to wake up in good time daily and pray, complete my exercises, read Scripture and prepare for the new day.

:sun_behind_small_cloud: Morning Routine: :white_check_mark:
:memo: 3 Important Tasks: :negative_squared_cross_mark:
:sunrise: Early Riser: :negative_squared_cross_mark:

Saturday

I really admire your volunteering @Gk-00 :pray:
And so glad you’re well.
Hoping the same for @Forodwaith
And @Forerunner
All of us, in our different journeys, in one way or another wishing the best for each other, for each others sake, always :pray:

Thanks be to God for today ~
Keep me close,
Guide me,
help me throw away the things that keep me from you.

I feel at peace and ease right now - Thank you.

Teach me to care for this flame - Help me to always keep it burning, unable to be put out by another, keep the flame small, so it doesn’t consume me or others.

I did some exercises today :+1:
I went for the usual, long Saturday morning walk to the smaller church for Mass,
And confession too :grin::relieved::pray::pray::pray:
I did some reflection :+1:
I came home, worked :+1:
Heavy thinking? A little :pray::+1:
Had quite a deep serious chat with my much older friend - it was heavy stuff, but I was surprisingly okay and alert.

Most of the time, people don’t need to be fixed, just heard, listened to, understood.


I’ve been watching two Matt Fradd videos on YouTube talking about p.

Love says “This is my body, given up for you”
Lust says “that is your body, taken for me”

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Sunday

All good. Good day, went hiking on the mountains, I really needed a day outdoors. I’m doing better, ready for a week of work, I want to seek God more during my days and find moments of prayer, I feel like I need to know Him better! :pray:

How are you @anon67854825 @Forerunner @Forodwaith?

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Sunday

Glad to see you had a good day @Gk-00! @anon67854825 Nice job yesterday!

I woke up on time today. I had about 3 hours’ sleep, but I committed to getting up and getting on with the day. Morning routine completed along with 3 important tasks. Thank GOD!

Hope you’re doing alright @Forodwaith :pray:t5:

:sun_behind_small_cloud: Morning Routine: :white_check_mark:
:memo: 3 Important Tasks: :white_check_mark:
:sunrise: Early Riser: :white_check_mark:

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Sunday

It’s been a lovely day.
I haven’t exercised today yet - I feel pooped after a long day, and ready for sleep.

Prayerful Sunday - I love my priest. Sang with the choir this morning, and played guitar with the folk group in the evening. The evening music was especially beautiful and spiritual.

Media - nothing Lust driven :+1::pray:
Watched some football clips, fragrance reviews, and “that” idle browsing i.e, reading some random news article, clickbait, curiosity leading me to page skipping :sweat_smile:
There’s not some moral issue with that, but it’s interesting to notice the brain’s enjoyment of novelty.

Thanks be to God for today,
for my family and for my spiritual family,
my faith and being part of my church community. I love it so much. My church is so mixed, the people are wonderful, the clergy are humble, honest, down to earth, and spiritual. And it’s a delight being involved in the music. I feel greatly loved, respected and humbled by the goodness of others.
I’m so lucky, so grateful :pray::sob::joy::grin::+1::dove:

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Monday

All good. Been at university all day, in the evening I rested. I will try to set new challenges, in this moment I’m not working on something specific, but things can be done to improve my daily routine and use my time better! Feeling peaceful :slight_smile:

@anon67854825 @Forodwaith @Forerunner

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That’s a beautiful feeling, my friend!

Sounds like an amazing experience!


Monday

Good day today, thank GOD.

I woke up on time and completed my morning routine. I’ve added reading my list of reasons for continuing on this journey to my routine as well to keep them fresh in my mind; positive reasons for staying free and clean and the consequences if I return to the addiction.

I worked towards important tasks but didn’t complete them. Glad I did put in some effort though.

:sun_behind_small_cloud: Morning Routine: :white_check_mark:
:memo: 3 Important Tasks: :negative_squared_cross_mark:
:sunrise: Early Riser: :white_check_mark:

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Monday

@Gk-00 @Forerunner @Forodwaith
Hope you guys are well

Exercised :+1: not full routine, I missed out squats

I didn’t particularly pray - (I rarely meditate) though I did act like a kid in the evening - that kind of behaviour where you make up stupid songs and roll around on the floor with the dog.
I think that is a kind of meditation :sweat_smile:

I’ve spent some time watching theology/philosophy videos on YouTube. It’s been steering my closer to God, and I know when to leave it, and notice when God is calling me to more important things.

Thanks be to God always, keep guiding, leading and feeding us :pray:

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