I should have explained my motives more openly. It's just that my reasons for doing this are unorthodox in the PD community (then again, we're all unorthodox in the PD community
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Originally Posted by Dot  JaredR, I'd suggest you explore this more. Write more of your thoughts and process here. Because, I suspect, you understand very little about what you're wanting to accomplish here, and even less about how to actually go about it.
What are your "spiritual reasons" for not masturbating? Do you have any background or understanding of any maps/systems on physical/emotional/mental/spiritual energies - and how they interact? |
I became a Christian a month ago, and these activities are holding me back from a deeper relationship with God. They also violate the moral teachings of my faith. Basically, when I masturbate or look at pornography I feel like I am putting myself before God.
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Do you understand compulsive behavior, and the mechanisms behind them?
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I'm sure I'm not using the term correctly, but for me maturbation and pornography are things that I don't want to participate in, yet I can't seem to say no.
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Originally Posted by Angela As you practice letting go of the compulsive behavior, is there a new, positive behavior or state that you are willing to take on -- one that would work better in living a life you love, one that would inspire you to go towards?
I find it's a lot easier and more powerful to go towards what I want, as I move away from what I don't want. |
Thank you, that is a valuable insight. I think in a way I am hoping to replace the pleasure of lust with the pleasure of God. It feels weird speaking "Christianese" here, but what I mean is that I will dedicate more time to devotion and prayer to have the strength to do this, and in the end I want happiness that comes from God, not my body.
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Originally Posted by MetaFitX Good luck. I just began my own "30 Day Challenge" with respect to this issue as well today! I'll check in to support ya bro. |
Thanks! I will be keeping a daily log here (I start tomorrow). Good luck to you too.
