Hey fellow self-improvers. I haven't been on the site for a while, and wanted to post an update on what I've learned over these last four months or so since beginning Nofap. Let me begin by saying that my counter at approx 130 days comes with an asterisk. I've glanced at porn three times since starting this journey. However, I haven't M'd or O'd the entire time. Over time I have been able to train my brain to avoid sexual thoughts. Of course we still have SOME sexual thoughts and even sexual dreams that we can't avoid. I've been lucky to not have a wet dream yet even though I've dreamed of sex (knock on wood). For me, the biggest thing that NoFap has done for me is that it has started me on a spiritual journey of self discovery and enlightenment. When I first learned about this practice I would read about those finding "superpowers", or "godmode". And yes I think a lot of that comes from self discipline and just learning to turn negative, self abusive thoughts and practices (like porn) into positive actions. However, I'm starting to believe that it goes deeper than that. In fact from what I feel and what I'm experiencing - NoFap, semen retention, perhaps the combination of the two has helped me reconnect with my soul. I know what you're thinking - wow, soul? What does that even mean really. Well, I do a lot of research trying to figure out life, death, what we are doing on this planet. And the deeper I go into things and the more I practice spiritual awakening methods the more I interpret this life as a spiritual matrix. I don't want to say that life is a game, because it's not, but - I do believe that this entire world is primarily made up of one thing: ENERGY. In the way that an avatar in a game has "life" and when you lose that life down from 100 to 0 (death) we have spiritual energy that exists in our soul. If you learn to harness that energy and not waste it that is when real happiness begins to come to you and you can learn how to interact with the world in a way that benefits yourself and others. I've also begun to practice photography and I've gotten back into drawing as I used to do as a child. I also haven't eaten meat in a month as I'm trying to raise my energy from eating a plant based diet. I keep having this feeling that I'm a child again, like senses are enhanced and colors are more vivid the way you remember growing up.. I know that is pretty deep but it's what I believe. As for the physical benefits over the last few months I've noticed the following: better sleep more energy sharper memory and mental clarity more confidence more creative I hasn't been all roses. I still drink alcohol occasionally and I notice that the times I struggle the most and when I feel like my spiritual energy has dropped is after I've over consumed alcohol, so that's something to be wary of. I hope that this helps someone and inspires them to keep going. Good luck to all! Stay strong. Remember that you control your life, and what you can't control there's no reason to let it effect you negatively anyway. Namaste
Totally agree. It is hard to describe but ever since starting nofap I've been on a unconscious quest to better myself e.g. meditate being more mindful and grateful as well as cold showers and not eating meat. I think this came from 1. Wanting a change for the better and 2.spiritual weakness e.g. I would sometimes been in deep thought in early hours of the day and think about life. That's not to say I am perfect, far from it but I am more aware of what I want in life and who I really am.
You should read the bhagvad Gita sometime. Most people think it's about Hindu Gods or something, but it isn't. It's purpose is to help people understand how to live a good life. Like achieve mastery over the self.
Thanks for sharing !! Really inspiring!! It is indeed our purpose to be one with the universe, not feed our ego, help others, be kind & compassionate to others!! Thats when we will finally feel inner peace!! Its a journey my friend, we will keep going !! This samsara is nothing but a cycle of life & death !! How to break away from this cycle & finally attain Nirvana is the ultimate goal !! Keep going & keep inspiring !!
Thank you for your story. It is really inspiring to me. I felt that ENERGY for a long time ago since I tried to skip sexual activities within 30 days. I remembered those moments filled with joy. Many lucks, so much healthy, and you can see through every matters with wisdom and sharpness. I knew many successful stories about men who redirect that ENERGY for good. But they are just a few. The reason is that this is a narrow path. Not many people choose that way. I acknowledged that I failed but I keep walking towards the Light. I would like to taste those moments again....
Yeah for me it's mainly been meditating, giving up meat, and researching ancient spiritual and religious beliefs like buddhism and the Bible. I think these religions can teach us a lot about where we really come from and who we really are. To me the ancient teachings aren't literal but are symbolic teachings of how to become enlightened.
I see what you're saying but there's also ethical reasons I choose not to eat meat. Also if any negative energy is stored in the meat from animals being killed then we receive that energy (in my opinion). Alcohol just sets it back, and only in over consumption. In moderation I think alcohol is pretty harmless.
Or if you want to do even better, drink the beer and eat the meat during the same sitting. You will get closer to God.