Samurai journey: I WILL tame my 'sword'

TakeActionNow

Respected Member
@Fruit cocktail Samurai
You must visualize yourself as the warrior that you are.
It is peaceful times now. But good times don't last.
Be prepared when the enemy strikes. He is stealthy and cunning. He will strike when you are weakest. Be prepared.
And when he does, sound the alarm and do what you've been trained to do:
Turn on the lights
Open all doors
Gather your troops
And fight the enemy together.
You will be victorious!
 
@Fruit cocktail Samurai
You must visualize yourself as the warrior that you are.
It is peaceful times now. But good times don't last.
Be prepared when the enemy strikes. He is stealthy and cunning. He will strike when you are weakest. Be prepared.
And when he does, sound the alarm and do what you've been trained to do:
Turn on the lights
Open all doors
Gather your troops
And fight the enemy together.
You will be victorious!
Thank you, friend.
As samurai and as rebooter...
We Take! Action! Now!
 
Day 21, 22 & 23

The urges have come quite suddenly and violently these past few days. It is no coincidence that writing less frequently in the journal has allowed such moments of weakness, despite me already knowing this. It can be hard sometimes to overcome bouts of disheartenment, but in the end, we can only move forward!
 

TakeActionNow

Respected Member
I'm not sure about you but I'm a guy who needs to talk to work out his thoughts. And journaling at rn has been the place for me to work out my thoughts. Daily reflection is key to imprinting new pathways. Do keep up your journalling!
 
Relapses happen. But ask yourself why. What were the circumstances that led you back to porn? What can you do to prevent it happening again?

Sharpen your blade, o samurai, and get back into the fight. ;)

Well said, TryingHarder! It is unwise to ignore one's weaknesses in our journeys. And I will continue to search within myself for such weaknesses.

The blade is sharpened, now into the fray!
 

jay-man

New Member
Relapses happen. But ask yourself why. What were the circumstances that led you back to porn? What can you do to prevent it happening again?

Sharpen your blade, o samurai, and get back into the fight. ;)
I like this. Well done on your streak. What will you do differently next time to stop history repeating? I've read a bit of your thread; what things are you doing for recovery, other than being on the forum and vowing not to watch porn? Have a great day, mate.
 
I like this. Well done on your streak. What will you do differently next time to stop history repeating? I've read a bit of your thread; what things are you doing for recovery, other than being on the forum and vowing not to watch porn? Have a great day, mate.
Thank you for your wisdom, jay-man!

Such considerations are essential for a successful recovery, and such I take care to note the habits and vices in which may have contributed to my relapses (such as neglecting my journal as I have mentioned before).

The most important thing that I have realised so far is that the rebooting process is best done in conjunction with improving other parts of one's life, say physical fitness or productivity.

Honing one's capability in all areas allows for each aspect to prop another up; mutually supporting each other.

Therefore was a definite mistake that I have also often neglected other parts of my person in previous Reboot attempts with moments of compromise such in situations: 'O Samurai, you have done well in your Reboot so far. Perhaps you could neglect your work today as you are trying so hard already!'. And so the samurai falls down a endless spiral that ends up with everything collapsing.

Doing Reboot alone ultimately will not truly advance a person, I think.

Thus now understanding, I strive to further my whole self!
Onwards!
 
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