6 years clean: rebooting as the best remedy

I've found it here: shorturl.at/anERZ
It even has 140 seasons compared to the translation which has 41.

 

Thank you mate for taking your time to sharing with us your experience. I always enjoy reading about other fellows' journey. It makes me feel I'm not alone on this road and I can learn a lot from others experience.

Yes, as Soaring Eagle said, reading reboot marterial daily is very important on this journey. It changes our mindset so we don't have to rely sorely on brute force willpower and remind us to stay viligant.

I also find reading books about morality and listenning to Buddism discourses have helped me a lot. Unfortunately, I don't have these books in English to share with everyone but I think reading about Stoicism is also great.

About the Easy P easy, I once shared that book on reddit too and got it removed. I asked the mods and they said because it's a h@ck book which violated the copyright of the Allen Carr's book, so they removed it. I think that's fair enough so it's not that cynical as you thought. This forum and the subreddit is made to help people afterall.

Good luck on your journey!

 

Guys, I need some help. I have no problems, thanks God, to go toilet at nights, I sleep very well. But at daylight I have it frequently with hourly interval if I drink much. I feel that I have become better that before with some antibiotics from colds of bladder and kidneys. I had chronic prostatitis, and doctor said that it was not from cold. As I said, i also checked kidneys and bladder and urinogenital channels, and I took antibiotics to recover them because I also had cystitis. They were all damaged.I thinks all the problems are connected with each other, so shortly speaking, reproductive system was damaged.
Been rebooting for more than 2 months. Facing medium frequency of urination. I really feel that my bladder is working not well, it hurts when I press on it. Any way can smbd help

 

Generally, two months is a very conservative period, in the sense that it may be too soon for our body and brain to heal, perhaps a little more patience can help, although it is usually something we do not like to hear.

Dank

 

Hello, learning from this great rebooting article, I'm rebooting yet I'm working on night shift, how will this affect my recovery status, should I quit my job?

 

Hi @Warrior254 What I understand about Soaring and the topic of not staying up late, is mainly directed towards considering the hours of rest necessary so that our body and brain can rest properly.

Dank

 

"...reading reboot marterial daily is very important on this journey."
This... This is everything. Consistency.

 

Hey HMHU. Thanks a lot for the translation; I hope you understand just how significant this is to every rebooter in the English speaking community. You have saved countless lives, my own included as a mere 16 year old who was struggling with this issue. Thank you.

 

I will translate the whole 1875 pages in a new thread

 

https://forum.nofap.com/index.php?threads/soaring-eagle-飞翔-chapter-41-140.356334/

 

I’ve found another one written in the years 1760 (17th century). 211 pages long in old English.

The dangers of masturbation (onania)
By Dr M Tissot
https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/pdf/b30534070

 

Thank you for this link pal!

 

please see link for the updated translation version of the book available on kindle or book form


https://www.amazon.com/Diseases-Cau...y+masturbation,aps,147&sr=8-1#customerReviews

 

Very interesting!

 

I just checked the link however is not available in ebook

 

Hi Ryner,
click on this link https://www.gutenberg.org/files/54713/54713-h/54713-h.htm This will bring you to a web page where you can access this important written work. I hope you find it useful Ryner.

I've read the reviews on Amazon for this seminal book. Many, but thankfully not all, are disrespectful and condescending towards it. This is indicative of the cruel disdain many people have for sexual addiction. Such a lack of common sense and common humanity is deplorable. But there are many more kind people than cruel ones. Let us all take joy in that fact.

I use the word 'seminal' in the above context as;

'Containing important new ideas and having a great influence on later work: E.G 'She wrote a seminal article on the subject while she was still a student.' Or 'He played a seminal role in the formation of the association.'

The word seminal also has another meaning. Which is,

'Relating to, or consisting of seed or semen. seminal discharge. 2. : containing or contributing the seeds of later development : creative, original.'

Rest assured comrades I am amused by the irony. But I don't believe it to be fatuous either. If I did I would be no better than the hateful reviewers on Amazon.

Good luck everyone!

 

Hello!

With brother @Dank24 we took the decision to start translate from 42 - 140 season of Soaring Eagle!

We are doing this job in spanish, but also we want to do in english to thank you for your fantastic previous help and we can reach more people.

Your original translations to english, really helped Spanish Speaker community!

 

Season 42 - Recovery issues regarding masturbation symptoms

Recovery is a topic of great interest among brothers. Many start rebooting because of physical issues, hoping that by doing so, they can regain their health. Whether others recover or not can impact one's confidence in reboot. If it seems that many do not recover, one might lose the motivation and confidence to continue. Some might think, if recovery is impossible, why bother abstaining at all? This leads to further negligence and potential future health problems.

Let's start with a case study:

[Soaring Eagle, I've heard some say they can't recover and it's distressing. I'm not wavering anymore and know I must continue. I'm 23 and have been abstaining for nearly a year. Can I recover?]

Answer: There's no need to feel uncomfortable. Some recover, others don't—it's quite normal. If you do everything correctly, there's a great chance of recovery. Keep going! I suggest you engage in physical exercise and pay attention to wellness practices. Focus on learning about health through articles and videos to enhance your awareness. Rebooting without nurturing yourself will hardly lead to recovery.

Analysis: Many brothers become disheartened upon seeing others not recover, which shakes their confidence and discourages them from continuing. Posts that undermine the confidence of those practicing abstinence still appear frequently. If such posts affect you, it's detrimental to your effort to reboot. Many who try to reboot aren't firm in their resolve to begin with, and reading these articles can easily lead them to reconsider. For example, if ten people attempt reboot and only one truly recovers, you should learn from the one who has succeeded. Those who truly recover usually have their own methods and experiences in health management and recovery.

Here's a piece of advice for everyone: If you want to recover, consult those who have actually recovered. Those who haven't will only tell you that recovery is impossible. I myself had almost given up hope due to severe hair loss and had visited many forums that said recovery was unlikely. There were also issues with graying hair, and it was rare to see recovery cases. But you must understand, just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. It's like playing the lottery; just because you haven't won 5 million doesn't mean no one has. Of course, the odds of recovering from masturbation symptoms aren't that low. If you do everything right, especially maintaining good health practices, the likelihood of recovery is still very high. Even if not completely recovered, you can significantly improve and be much better than before. Some have severe damage or a long history of excessive masturbation, making recovery as slow as drawing silk—one thread at a time. If wellness practices are poor or if nocturnal emissions can't be controlled, there may even be setbacks. Only by maintaining patience can one hope to recover fully eventually.

Recovery is a systematic project, something all experienced rebooters should understand. Completely reboot is difficult, and so is recovery. Overcoming one difficulty is hard enough, let alone two, which requires a high level of commitment to both reboot and health. When faced with difficulties, many worry they can't handle it, but really, once you master the methods, it no longer feels difficult. Mastery makes challenges manageable. Recovery too requires understanding the right methods. There's always a method to success; you just haven't found it yet, similar to finding game cheats. At that time, I was always looking for and trying recovery methods. The ones that helped me the most were: 1) kidney strengthening exercises, which helped control the frequency of nocturnal emissions; 2) standing meditation and seated meditation; 3) aerobic exercise; and 4) moxibustion. Moxibustion was indispensable—it cured my allergic rhinitis and hemorrhoids and was beneficial for improving my physical condition. Moxibustion isn't expensive, but you must have a good understanding and knowledge of it, continuously summarizing practical experience and deepening your understanding through learning.

About the plateau period in recovery

Some brothers do engage in wellness activities, but they might feel their recovery has stalled after reaching a certain point, which is actually encountering a plateau period. It's normal to hit such a plateau. To break through, one should seek methods, much like overcoming a technical difficulty; advancing in wellness methods and awareness is necessary. This situation is similar to running: if you work hard and reach 12 seconds in the 100-meter dash, you might find yourself stuck at 12 seconds without further improvement. Having an experienced coach would be beneficial then. A coach can guide you on how to break through the plateau and further improve your performance to reach 11 seconds or even 10 seconds. I read an article by a track coach who stated that professional athletes need at least three years of systematic training to run under 10 seconds, exceptional talents notwithstanding. If we encounter a plateau in recovery, we should study more wellness articles, try various wellness practices, and find the one that suits us best to stick with. For instance, standing meditation—if you can master it and persist, many physical symptoms can be greatly improved. There are also real cases of people alleviating or eliminating diseases through Tai Chi or yoga practice. Dietary supplements are good, but not as effective as exercise supplements; knowing how to exercise properly is a major topic. Many know aerobic exercise is beneficial and run daily, sweating profusely, only to find themselves weakened and fatigued, lacking energy. Traditional Chinese medicine is correct in saying excessive sweating harms yang energy. Young individuals with strong constitutions might sustain this, but it can lead to problems if continued. The Ma's Army athletics team placed a high priority on post-exercise recovery and conditioning, daily brewing medicinal soups for the athletes. My recovery also involved continually breaking through plateaus. I read about heel raises stimulating the Chengshan acupoint on the calves, similar to the "Shake Seven Times at the Back" movement in the Eight Section Brocade exercises, so I did it hundreds, even thousands of times daily, even while walking. I found that heel raises not only improved my constitution but also increased my jumping power, making my calves stronger. However, when practicing any technique, one must grasp the essentials and avoid blind, aimless practice. For example, some brothers heard squats were beneficial and practiced 500 a day, only to end up damaging their knees. When squatting, the knees should not exceed the toes, and both should point in the same direction to avoid damaging the knees. Otherwise, long-term misalignment can put all the stress on the knees, leading to wear or other knee issues. We must practice correctly to avoid blind, unguided exercise.

Here's another case study:

["For nocturnal emissions, kidney-strengthening exercises are used, and prostatitis is managed with medication and nurturing. Persisting in these for over half a year can lead to more than 80% recovery. However, based on my over a year of moderating forums, not a single person has posted about curing premature ejaculation after recovery. Some have tried abstaining for a year without resolving their premature ejaculation, and for many, there has been no change at all. It seems that, to a large extent, once premature ejaculation occurs, it might be permanent." A forum member posted this, Soaring Eagle, do you think this makes sense? It seems there are no cases in this regard.]

Answer: This brother has a point, recovery is a systematic project. From my experience, there are posts from people who have shown improvement; recovery cases do exist. However, many have been masturbating for a long time and have severely depleted their vitality, so recovery from premature ejaculation and impotence usually takes years and requires complete cessation of masturbation plus nurturing. Both aspects must be fully addressed, including strict emission control. Many can't even fully stop masturbating, so how can they talk about recovery? Without a sense of how to nurture themselves, how can they talk about recovery? Keep pushing!

Analysis: I have emphasized the importance of nurturing one's health in early articles. Why do my responses always stress reboot and nurturing health? Because I deeply realize the importance of nurturing for recovery. Merely reboot without nurturing won't lead to ideal recovery. Many put all their hopes on rebooting, thinking that once they start, everything will be fine. This is a misconception. Reboot is just one aspect; nurturing is the key focus. The saying goes, "30% treatment, 70% nurturing," and nurturing includes both sexual abstinence and a variety of health knowledge and practices. The importance of nurturing is undeniable. Moreover, many place all their hopes on doctors and medications, lacking any sense of self-nurturing, thinking that kidney weakness is like a cold that can be cured with a few pills. This understanding is incorrect. Active treatment should be sought for severe or persistent symptoms, but one should not place all hopes on the doctor. For symptoms caused by kidney weakness, focusing on self-care is actually the most crucial. There's a saying: "Prostatitis is nurtured back to health, not cured back to health." Just like a new car, if properly maintained, it can still be almost as good as new after a year; without proper maintenance, it might even need several repairs.

Self-care is incredibly important. Professional athletes immediately engage in ice packs, massages, infrared physical therapy, and acupuncture after training. The recovery methods are numerous, and NBA players use a variety of high-tech maintenance techniques that most people have never even heard of. My recovery was largely due to the extensive efforts I put into health maintenance. I have always been studying traditional Chinese medicine and health maintenance, and I have personally tried many health practices. It have been rumored that I only masturbated a few hundred times over more than a decade, which is why I recovered. How could that be possible? At my worst, I did it up to six times a day, and eventually, only water would come out, sometimes nothing at all. My addiction was severe and led me straight to a hellish state of symptoms. I masturbated thousands of times. Those who have read my "Abstinence as Medicine" series know how severe my damage was. Developing severe neurological issues from masturbation is excruciatingly painful. Compared to this, prostatitis seems minor. At the time, I constantly thought about suicide and lived every day in a state of anxiety and panic, surrounded by people who couldn't understand what I was feeling. I was on the verge of a breakdown, a virtual walking pharmacy. I still have a box of expired medications at home, filled with dozens of different drugs. I keep it to remind myself of the hell I lived through because of staying up late and indulging my desires. I never want to return to that kind of symptomatic hell again, which is truly inhuman torture. I've known a brother who, out of curiosity, joined groups for anxiety disorder and quickly left in fear because they found the people too despondent, discussing only their painful symptoms in a very depressing atmosphere. Many harbored thoughts of suicide. So later, I came to a realization: Masturbation is hell!

Some brothers have quit for a long time without recovering, leading them to believe that recovery is a lie. This thinking is like someone who has only seen white swans and thus narrowly believes that black swans do not exist. This kind of reasoning can indeed undermine a lot of confidence. I used to think prostatitis was incurable too, as many people I talked to said it recurred and that medication was only a temporary solution. Many people have severe depletion from long periods of masturbation, and recovery is slow. Experienced brothers have summarized that the slow recovery period lasts over a year. That year should be dedicated to rebooting and nurturing health, particularly focusing on health maintenance, active exercise, and moderate aerobic exercise, which can significantly alleviate prostatitis. Thus, I always advocate for regular, moderate aerobic exercise for faster recovery from prostatitis. However, moderation is key. If you sweat profusely every time, it might have the opposite effect on recovery. Now, I mainly do brisk walking. When my body starts to heat up and is about to sweat, I slow down, trying not to sweat. Sweating is a double-edged sword. On one hand, toxins are expelled from the body with sweat, but at the same time, vital essence is also lost through sweating. Traditional Chinese medicine says: "Sweat is vital essence." Sweat is the fluid of the heart. The human body has a form of energy that can transform into several forms, such as sweat, body fluids, and essence, similar to water, which can be in gaseous, solid (ice), or liquid states. Essentially, it's all energy. Humans are energy beings with an invisible energy value. The operation of all aspects of the body requires this energy support, just like the batteries inside an Energizer Bunny. When you fall ill due to masturbation or bad lifestyle habits, it's actually a decline in energy. Masturbation, staying up late, anger, heavy sweating, exposure to cold, and other external factors can cause energy loss. Listening to headphones excessively can damage the kidneys, and talking too much can deplete vital energy. There are many ways to lose energy, including sitting, watching, or listening for too long. Our task is to conserve energy and minimize energy loss. Energy leaks in daily life are hard to prevent, happening unnoticed, like excessive thinking, which also drains energy. Without a sense of health maintenance, one might not even be aware of it.

Li Min Qu once said in her book that postpartum women should not be directly exposed to wind or read books, because after childbirth, women are physically weak, meaning their energy levels are very low and their resistance is diminished. Exposure to wind could easily lead to illness. Reading can lead to liver damage and energy loss. Since the body is already weak, it cannot afford further energy depletion, which is why quiet recuperation is recommended postpartum. Some abstainers might ask why exercise seems to increase strength. This is due to the principle of supercompensation in fitness, where exercise can restore you to a higher level than before. However, this presupposes that your body is relatively healthy and not too weak. If your energy levels are already low, your body cannot withstand the strain. When your body is in good condition, more exercise is beneficial, of course, referring to moderate exercise; when your body is very weak, it is best to adopt a strategy of rest, otherwise exercise might backfire. For example, I once learned about a cycling coach who continued teaching while having a cold, which led to fatal myocarditis at just over 20 years old.

The reasons for the scarcity of premature ejaculation recovery cases in the abstinence forums include:

1. Recovery from premature ejaculation and impotence usually takes years, and many people in the rebooting forums have not been abstaining for a long period.
2. Recovery requires a high level of awareness in health maintenance; merely abstaining without nurturing will not yield ideal results.
3. Inability to break through the recovery plateau; the methods and means of recovery are not yet adequate.
4. The majority of rebooters are unmarried, and many who have rebooted for over half a year are not likely to easily try to test their recovery.
5. After a long period without sexual activity, the first instance of resuming sexual life can likely result in "honeymoon premature ejaculation."
6. Many brothers do not abstain thoroughly; their abstinence is intermittent, which significantly impacts recovery.
7. If rebooting is practiced solely for the recovery of sexual function, there's a high likelihood of relapse due to the motivation to test this recovery, which makes maintaining abstinence challenging.

Sexual dysfunction is hopeful for recovery, and I have seen recovery cases. Recently, a married brother said that he used to suffer from premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction, unable to achieve an erection, but after rebooting for six months, he could achieve an erection and complete sexual intercourse. Although recovery cases are not numerous, that doesn’t mean they don't exist. If everything is properly addressed, there is still a great chance of recovery, at least some improvement, better than before. If a brother post in the forum saying, "I've recovered from premature ejaculation, I lasted half an hour or even more than an hour, or the duration with my girlfriend has significantly increased," such posts might be deleted because the forum does not promote premarital sexual activity. Additionally, a long duration of sexual activity isn’t necessarily good; it could be an ejaculatory disorder, and prolonged erections can also harm the prostate. In any case, both too long and too short durations are not ideal. Those recovering from premature ejaculation and impotence should ask more from married abstainers who have been abstaining for over six months, as they have more authority to speak on the matter. However, married brothers are a minority in the forum, and not many are firmly committed to abstinence, plus the support and cooperation of their spouses are required.

In fact, many unmarried brothers have their own experiences, such as the restoration of morning erections, improved quality of morning erections, and more consistent morning erections. If only one out of ten morning erections is good, that is not considered stable. When your morning erection quality becomes very good and stable, that is a sign of recovering sexual function. Some rebooters may say their morning erections aren't great, but their sexual activity is fine. This situation exists, but I can confirm that this isn't the optimal state of your body. This involves the concept of "vigor"! Many people find that towards the end, their semen just trickles out; they have weak ejaculations and their ejaculatory distance is not what it used to be, which is a sign of lost vigor and diminished kidney energy. I have written about the mysteries of ejaculatory distance in one of the seasons, and interested brothers can check it out.

To better facilitate recovery, avoid staying up late and sitting for long periods. Health maintenance is a science. Only by learning, thinking, and practicing more can you find the path of health maintenance that suits you. Continually enhancing your awareness of health maintenance allows you to know more and strive for continuous improvement in this area, thus greatly increasing your chances of recovery. Particularly, avoid lifestyles that damage vitality and health, and pay attention to emotional management. Prostatitis can also recur, especially after nocturnal emissions, so we need to control the frequency of emissions. Be mindful in all aspects, so you can greatly reduce the frequency of symptoms recurring, eventually stabilize them, and finally recover. The pattern of recovery is to move from a negative cycle to an unstable positive cycle, then by paying attention to health maintenance, you can transition from an unstable positive cycle to a stable positive cycle.

Negative cycle → Unstable positive cycle → Stable positive cycle!

The recovery of other symptoms generally follows this pattern too. It's normal for symptoms to recur; the key is not to worry, but to take good care of oneself and reduce the frequency of these recurrences. It's like walking a tightrope; at first, you keep falling off, but with experience and lessons learned, you gradually stabilize and rarely fall.

Regarding the "irreversible theory," there is some truth to it, as it is a conclusion drawn from personal experiences by those who reboot. When I was suffering from a neurological condition, the idea that it was irreversible was also popular among my peers. About irreversibility, there was a famous saying: "We are like a broken vase, no matter how well it's glued back together, it can never be completely restored to its pre-broken state; there will always be cracks." This analogy holds some truth. Can a person, through rebooting and nurturing health, return to their pre-developmental state? The human body naturally ages; even without masturbation, your body would still deteriorate over time—indulgence merely accelerates this process, even to the extent that a 20-year-old might show the physical traits of a 60-year-old, advancing their aging by decades. However, irreversibility is not absolute. Some abstainers, after quitting, actively exercise and feel that their bodies are stronger and their spirits are better than before. From this perspective, isn’t that a better recovery than before?

Can the various symptoms caused by masturbation be reversed? Actually, recovery has two meanings:

• Returning to the state before masturbation, which is basically impossible because humans naturally age.
• Recovering to a symptom-free state with vitality and vigor, which is achievable.

Even if you are a deeply entrenched brother, rebooting and nurturing health can significantly alleviate your condition, preventing it from worsening. One fact is certain: if you neither reboot nor nurture your health, your body will deteriorate faster, leading to even worse outcomes. If you gain a deep understanding and mastery in nurturing health, your chances of recovery will increase significantly. I have seen many pessimistic views, but I have never wavered because I believe I can recover to a symptom-free state.

Seeing cases of recovery can inspire everyone to move forward. Seeing cases without recovery should not cause despair. Just because someone else hasn't recovered doesn't mean you can't either. What we need to do is strengthen our resolve to reboot, then focus on our health practices, seek active treatment when necessary, but always keep in mind that nurturing health is key to recovery. You must commit deeply to learning and practicing health maintenance. Health maintenance involves both physical and mental aspects; it's crucial to cultivate the mind, do good deeds, accumulate virtue, and spread positive energy. When the mind is right, the body will follow suit. It's like a puzzle where one side is a world map and the other side is a portrait. It takes a long time to complete the world map, but only a few minutes to complete the portrait. If the portrait is correctly assembled, the world map will also be correct. Cultivating the mind is like working on the portrait; it's more important than physical cultivation, and the essence of health maintenance is nurturing the mind.

Next season, I will specifically recommend a secret for restoring appearance. Mastering this secret will bring transformative changes to your appearance. Please look forward to it.

This season I offer a poem:

"Masturbation is Hell"

I see, shells fired at China,
Each packed with adult videos.
China's youth, by the millions, fall,
Alongside flyers preaching harmless moderation.
These flyers make the youth feel justified in their actions,
But the symptoms won’t spare them.
Symptoms pull them back to reality.
Like frogs in slowly boiling water, they'll awaken eventually.
They know the harmlessness theory is unreliable,
Because the symptoms are clear.
After each indulgence,
A hint of regret surfaces first, then the harmlessness theory,
Numbing themselves with this view, deceiving, comforting,
Falling deeper into the pit of masturbation,
Unable to control, unable to escape.
The innocent gaze is gone,
The clear, bright complexion vanished,
The sunny, open demeanor lost.
The person in the mirror has become two-faced,
In the eyes of parents, teachers, peers, he's still the same,
But only he knows he’s no longer the pure self he once was.
Worse yet, the mirror reflects a walking corpse,
A monster with a face full of pus and acne,
Cheeks sunken or face swollen,
With a ghostly, sleazy look, a complete waste to behold.
I see a young man tearfully holding a photo from before he started,
The child in the picture is handsome and refined,
While he now, is just filth that disgusts even himself.
I see a young man avoiding mirrors,
Because the reflection has become hideously grotesque,
Unrecognizable from his former self,
Now, he wants to smash every mirror,
Remembering how he used to love looking at his reflection,
Now only boundless inferiority and despair envelope him like dark clouds.
I see a young man visiting the doctor,
The doctor coldly diagnoses,
"You have prostatitis, you have varicocele, you have premature ejaculation."
I see him at the cashier,
Paying the price for his indulgence.
I see a young man on the operating table,
Asking himself why he's there,
Then cursing vehemently in his mind:
"Damn masturbation! Damn the harmlessness theory! It's ruined me!"
Helpless, lying on the table like a lamb to the slaughter,
After enough masturbation,
You'll find your life has turned into a tragedy.
Happiness so brief, while pain shadows you constantly,
Tormenting you over and over.
In the end, you'll realize masturbation causes many symptoms,
Of which you initially knew only two or three,
But there are dozens, even hundreds.
You've masturbated too much, yet knew too little,
The seeds of your life's tragedy were sown at your first session.
Masturbation is hell.
Now, what you must do is quit completely,
Like a chronic smoker quitting cigarettes,
Like a lifelong drunkard giving up alcohol.
You must stop masturbating, no other choice,
Don't let it destroy your health,
Don't let it ruin your appearance,
Don't let it demolish your entire life.
When you finally climb out of masturbation hell,
And breathe your first breath of clean air,
You might even cry out loud,
As the sunshine graces you once more.
Only then will you truly understand what it means to cherish

 

Season 43: On Complexion and Recovery of Demeanor

Part 1

Introduction

I have seen that some brothers say that arriving at the reboot forum is a blessing for everyone. I agree with this statement. Think about it, the current environment is still dominated by the theory of harmlessness, and online life is still full of this theory. How many people can truly understand the truth about masturbation? Most people are still drowsy and immersed in masturbation under the influence of the harmlessness theory. Those brothers who can stay in the reboot forum are definitely people with blessings and good roots; otherwise, even if they arrive at the forum, they won't stay. For instance, some people come to the forum and misinterpret its purpose; they are still trapped in the snare of "moderate harmlessness" and cannot break free. This superficial and erroneous understanding is ridiculous and ignorant to the brothers. The more experienced brothers already have a very deep and correct understanding and will not be deceived by "moderate harmlessness." "Moderate harmlessness" is a beautiful lie that can provide a respectable excuse for your indulgence. With this absurd excuse, you will continue to advance on the path of masturbation until you are completely lost. Only when symptoms explode might you suddenly wake up, as it is said, "you won't cry until you see the coffin."

We must value these sanctuaries that are the reboot forums, where there are numerous cases of victims to alert us, as well as experiences of predecessors to learn from. In this forum, you can understand the truth about masturbation. Of course, the meaning of reboot is not limited only to abstaining from lust, but we must also learn how to be a good person and what kind of person we should be. Through the study of traditional culture, you will change your perspective on life and your values, which is very useful for spiritual growth. In abstaining, we must learn the path of health and also learn to do good, shun evil, promote good, do more good deeds, and help others. Only then does life become more meaningful. Helping others is a great joy and the foundation of happiness.

In China, there are more than a hundred million people addicted to masturbation, but very few are fortunate enough to reach the reboot forum and have the opportunity to learn the truth. You can observe your peers and friends; many of them are truly not aware of the dangers of masturbation, and are in a mental state of ignorance and misinformation, which is very sad. Immersing in masturbation in such a mental state undoubtedly awaits them a tragedy in life, and no one in their life tells them about the dangers of masturbation. Some brothers say, "I wish someone had told me earlier!" This phrase is a bit ironic, some people, even if you tell them, will misinterpret your good intention and might even think you are too extreme. Their idea is simply to enjoy, and at that moment they cannot accept unpleasant advice. Maybe they will realize when symptoms appear, or perhaps they never will, and will not understand the truth even unto death. The fact that we can reach the forum and understand the logic behind the reboot is really a blessing for all of us. Let us appreciate this blessing, recover our health and positive energy, and share it with more people.

Ten years ago, when personal computers were not as widespread, there was no place to learn the truth about masturbation or to raise awareness; it was a dark era of lust. Now that we can all go to the reboot forums, we have truly arrived at the right time. The theory of reboot is now basically mature, and the foundation of the forums is very solid. The path has already been paved for our brothers. The ancestors planted trees, and future generations enjoy the shade. The cause of reboot in China needs our effort and promotion, as well as our dedication and selfless contribution, to provide valuable successful experiences to the new brothers, so that they can avoid detours and achieve success in rebooting sooner. Let us purify ourselves and society.

People with a high level of awareness would never fall into the bad habit of masturbation because they know that the dangers of masturbation are enormous and that it is a form of perverse lust, so it must be completely eradicated. The pleasure is very brief, but the pain from the symptoms is long-lasting. If you regularly visit the reboot forums, you will definitely know that there are many brothers who have spent thousands on medical expenses, and it is not uncommon to see those who have spent tens of thousands. There are also many who have undergone surgeries, and almost every brother has a tragic story of masturbation behind them. When we begin to abstain, we must have the correct intention, which is to completely eradicate masturbation. According to feedback from many brothers, many have managed to abstain completely, and although some have not yet reached the state of total abstinence, they have significantly reduced the number of times they masturbate. For example, what was almost a hundred times in six months has now been reduced to less than ten times. And this is not because they do it on purpose, but because they let their guard down or their awareness is not yet high enough, leading to breaking abstinence.

Confucio said: "Aim for the highest and you will reach the middle; aim for the middle and you will get the lowest; if you aim for the lowest, then you will get nothing." Some brothers start with the wrong intention, thinking about moderating instead of completely abstaining. This is actually an idea of compromise with desire, defeated before starting! This type of brother will definitely break their reboot, as their determination and stance are not firm from the start. As soon as there is a little disturbance, they will waver and break their reboot. Only when a person has completely subdued desire is it possible that they may really achieve moderation after marriage. That is a very high state, requiring extremely strong control over thoughts. It is like walking on a high wire; only with strong physical and mental control can you walk on the wire hundreds of meters high. Rebooting is to reach that state. Even if you cannot achieve it in the end, your initial intention must be to completely abstain, because "Aim for the highest and you will get the middle; aim for the middle and you will get the lowest". If at the beginning you think about moderating, you will definitely not succeed; that is just deceiving yourself. If you have great determination and some insight, and continue learning and raising your awareness, it is entirely possible to completely abstain. In the reboot forums, you already have enough veteran brothers who have entered a stable period of reboot. After entering this period, the feeling of agony disappears, there is basically no involuntary lust, but it is still necessary to maintain high vigilance to protect the results.

Here are two case studies of questions and answers:

Case 1: I am the one you mentioned who always hovers around 30 days. I relaxed during this time and masturbated excessively. As a result, I have had nocturnal emissions for 3 days. It's terrible, all the work I had done before was in vain. I really have returned to the starting point.

Case 2: At first, doing exercises to strengthen the kidneys worked very well. I had no nocturnal emissions for 36 consecutive days, but on day 37, I had one. However, in the following 10 days, I had nocturnal emissions four times. What is going on?

Analysis: The kidneys have a capacity called retention power. The "Suwen" (a classic text of Chinese medicine) says: "The kidneys are responsible for hibernation and are the basis of storage." Because the retention and storage capacity of the kidneys can prevent the excessive excretion and loss of essence, energy, blood, and bodily fluids, the fuller the kidneys are of essential energy, the more vibrant a person's vitality will be. However, nocturnal emissions, masturbation, and even sexual intercourse can damage this retention capacity. Some people have a good physical constitution, so they can withstand the damage and will not experience continuous nocturnal emissions. But some brothers have a weaker constitution and unstable retention capacity, resulting in frequent nocturnal emissions. There are many factors that can cause frequent nocturnal emissions, and one of the main ones is the lack of retention capacity. For example, when we were children in elementary school, we could hold our urine for an entire class without problems. But after damaging the kidneys through masturbation, the retention capacity decreases and we can no longer hold urine or stools. In simple terms, we can no longer "hold it." In Chinese medicine, the kidneys control urination and defecation. If we observe older people, they cannot hold urine or stools, maybe not even for ten seconds. If they need to urinate, they must do it immediately, otherwise, they will urinate on themselves. This is actually a manifestation of the decreased retention capacity. As we age and our bodies weaken, we will all reach this point. But now, many brothers are young and already show symptoms of older people. So, what will we do when we get older?

The first case is of someone who was constantly masturbating and damaged their kidneys, resulting in a decrease in their retention capacity, as if a faucet was always open and then could not close properly, becoming a constant leak. Masturbation combined with nocturnal emission is like cutting a tree with two axes, the damage is very great. In the second case, a person managed to strengthen their kidneys, but a nocturnal emission damaged their retention capacity, resulting in 4 leaks in 10 days. In this situation, sufficient attention must be paid after the first nocturnal emission and one must be extremely careful. After the first nocturnal emission, the kidneys should be further strengthened, as this increases the retention capacity. The sleeping posture should be the auspicious posture, and all factors that may cause nocturnal emission should be avoided to prevent the occurrence of consecutive emissions. After a nocturnal emission, intense exercise should be avoided as the body is relatively weak. It is recommended to rest calmly for a few days, practice health exercises, and take walks.

After a nocturnal ejaculation, it is a very special period and is prone to breaking the reboot, as it is easy to feel discouraged and disappointed, which can lead to breaking the reboot. In addition, nocturnal ejaculation can make one return to a state of weakness, so it is necessary to be especially vigilant. As long as it is not a frequent nocturnal ejaculation, there is no need to worry, just continue with the reboot and the cultivation of health. It is important to pay attention to managing emotions. If it is a frequent nocturnal ejaculation, it is necessary to analyze the causes and do a good job in all aspects, such as strengthening the kidneys, adopting the correct sleeping posture, and avoiding factors that may cause nocturnal ejaculation. In this way, the frequency of nocturnal ejaculation can be controlled. With the frequency of nocturnal ejaculation under control, recovery will have a solid foundation.

Now, let's move on to the main topic.

This season, I will share with everyone my experience on the topics of complexion recovery and facial appearance.

Traditional Chinese physiognomy and the facial diagnosis of traditional Chinese medicine have surprising similarities. The highest level in Chinese medicine is: "To know by just looking, that is called divine." The highest level is to know what problem you have in the body by just looking at your face. The story of Bian Que, which I believe everyone has learned, is an example. Bian Que was a master of facial diagnosis, knowing with just one look. Facial diagnosis in Chinese medicine and physiognomy are like two branches of the same tree. A deep understanding of the theory of physiognomy allows us to better and more deeply understand the dangers of masturbation. Almost all classic books on physiognomy have a chapter on facial color, and both Chinese medicine and physiognomy books place great importance on the detailed differentiation of facial color. Next, I will share with everyone my deep understanding of the topic of facial color in physiognomy books:

"If the energy is insufficient, nothing will be achieved. If the energy is abundant and the spirit strong, then fortune will be spoken of. Energy produces color, and color determines success or failure" - The Art of Physiognomy by Liu Zhuang.

Qi refers to the Qi of the five organs and six viscera, and the kidneys store the essential Qi of these organs and viscera. The face is the mirror of the five organs and six viscera, so after damaging the kidneys through masturbation, it will be reflected on the face. After masturbation, the color of the face changes easily, and when Qi is insufficient, the color will also change; it will become dark, blue, dirty, and oily, causing a feeling of repulsion. In severe cases, brothers will experience subtle changes in the shape of their faces, known as deformation. Some brothers have experienced changes in their eyelids, from double to single, and after a period of abstinence, they returned to double eyelids. There are also phenomena of swelling, including swelling of the eyelids, cheeks, and even bags under the eyes. The quality of the skin will also change, becoming rough and no longer smooth and delicate, some brothers experience flaking, enlarged pores, blackheads, juvenile acne, etc., which do not heal for a long time and can leave scars or spots. There are also brothers with sunken cheeks, prominent cheekbones, a ghostly face, and deep dark circles, all these are typical symptoms of kidney damage due to masturbation. In modern society, facing the computer can cause 'screen face', and staying up late and sitting for long periods of time also damages the body, so Qi, essence, and spirit are even worse. Another point is that the brightness of the facial color will also affect the shape of the face. If you have studied photography, you should know that when light and dark change, the shape of the object will also subtly change. Similarly, when the brightness of a person's face changes, that is, it darkens, the shape of their face will also subtly change.

When a person has kidney deficiency, it is easy to exhibit a symptom, which is: loving to lie down and being lazy. This is also specifically mentioned in traditional Chinese medicine, and everyone should have this experience, that after masturbation, they especially like to sleep, always feel sleepy, and like to stay in bed, which in turn can lead to breaking the reboot and forming a vicious cycle. For a lazy person like this, it is quite difficult to succeed in their career, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they will achieve nothing. The real experiences of many brothers are exactly like this, both in studies and work, everything is a mess and they are not successful in anything. Imagine, if a person has sufficient Qi and spirit, and is full of vitality, with that state to work or study, the efficiency would be completely different, and the results would also be very distinct.

"When energy is complete in a month, then it manifests in the color; when the color manifests on the outside, then fortune and misfortune are determined" - Liuzhuang Shenxiang

Many brothers have commented that, after about a month without masturbating, their vitality has improved, and others have also mentioned that they look more handsome. This is because their complexion has improved, which in turn can cause subtle changes in the shape of the face, making the eyes and skin look brighter, with a fresh and renewed appearance. They also regain their confidence. When you are in good mental shape, you can approach any task with an optimal physical and mental state, which makes it easier to succeed. On the other hand, many people who indulge in their desires end up feeling insecure and lacking in confidence, leading to indecisiveness and, in some cases, social phobia. When facing tasks with this attitude, they have already lost half the battle before starting. Excessive masturbation can significantly damage brain capacity, decreasing attention, memory, and critical thinking. This can affect performance, especially in students. Without a good physical and mental state, both study and work can become more difficult. The complexion reflects a person's vitality; with a good complexion, one is more energized and can maintain a better state for studying or working. A person full of vitality can positively influence others, making them feel that they are full of positive energy and that they like to be in their company. This feeling is like facing a dirty river, which naturally provokes repulsion, while seeing a clean spring brings joy and a natural inclination towards it.

"The Qi is stored within the skin, but its color is shown on the outside. If the roots are solid, the branches and leaves will be abundant. If the roots dry up, the branches and leaves will fade", "When Qi flows, the color is bright. When Qi is calm, the color is serene. When Qi circulates, the brightness and clarity are reflected in the color. These are signs of good energy and color. If Qi is unbalanced, the color becomes arid. If Qi is stagnant, the color becomes dry. If Qi is obstructed, paleness and darkness appear in the color. These are signs of unfavorable Qi and color", "If the color is bright, the nature is calm. If the color is dark, the emotions are turbulent. The bright color is like the autumn moon filling the sky. The dark color is like the floating clouds that hide the sun. Tranquility is auspicious. Turbulence is ominous" - Shen Xiang Tie Guan Dao.

The relationship between Qi and color is that Qi is the root of color. Qi is the most fundamental, and the kidneys are the root of the five internal organs, in addition to storing the essence of Qi from the five organs and six viscera. Therefore, the Qi of the kidneys is of utmost importance, equivalent to the king of kings. If the kidneys are weak, it is easy for the five organs and six viscera to become unbalanced and various symptoms to appear. That is why traditional Chinese medicine says that kidney weakness leads to the proliferation of diseases, and this statement is absolutely true. Sun Simiao, the "King of Medicine," said that "lack of essence leads to disease," which actually means the same thing. Masturbation not only damages the Qi and color but also the skin. According to my observations, at that time I had the worst skin among my friends, and it worsened after masturbation. Although others also masturbate, the symptoms vary from person to person. Later, while studying traditional Chinese medicine, I understood that this is closely related to individual constitution. Traditional Chinese medicine classifies people into nine types of constitution, and the problems caused by masturbation vary according to the constitution, each with its own characteristics. Some people may masturbate without their skin being affected, but others may experience significant deterioration of the skin after only a few times. However, nature is fair; if they do not have skin problems, they may have other serious issues, such as hair loss, back pain, insomnia, or a tendency to be irritable, among other symptoms. Moreover, even if their skin does not have problems, their complexion will change due to masturbation. Regardless of the constitution, everyone's complexion will worsen, and this is indisputable. When your kidney Qi is abundant, like that of a child, your skin will be delicate, soft, shiny, and translucent, which will naturally cheer people up. When your skin is dull and dirty, like overripe fruit or a wilted flower, both you and others will feel disgusted. By staying away from lust and taking care of your health, both your skin and your complexion will gradually improve. Countless experiences of people who have quit masturbation and their before-and-after photos have fully confirmed this.

"A man must be firm and upright; his energy must be strong, and his nature must be just. To be strong means not to be flattering, to be upright means not to be perverse. He who possesses the energy of firmness and uprightness is the exceptional talent of the world" - Yuguan Zhaoshenju

The most important thing for a man is to have an upright and strong spirit. A gentleman should be open and fair, but here righteousness does not mean being excessively rigid, as being too rigid can lead to breaking. Righteousness here refers to a balance between firmness and flexibility, being outwardly gentle but inwardly firm. This righteousness does not mean that you should boast or display your strength everywhere. By possessing an upright and strong spirit, you will not fall into the addiction to masturbation and stop being despicable. To develop this spirit, you must continually nourish yourself with positive energy. With upright morality within you, evil will not affect you. If your heart is upright, you will be upright; if your heart is pure, you will be pure. By abstaining from lust, we seek to straighten our hearts, purify our minds, and eliminate all the dirt and corruption, renewing ourselves to regain purity and sunlight, endowing us with a virile and upright spirit. Wherever you go, carry with you this aura of righteousness; its energy is like the spring breeze, which brings life and vitality wherever it blows. If you carry with you an air of despicableness, you will not be welcome anywhere. You might even find that your relationship with your parents becomes strained and that you cannot communicate normally with others. The root of this is corruption from pornography and the damage to the spirit caused by addiction to masturbation. Without a spirit, you lack confidence, become shy, reluctant to interact with others, and fearful of being scorned. To change this unbalanced state of body and mind, the only solution is to study more about reboot and traditional culture, increase your awareness and positive energy, and thus rebuild your confidence. Many who have practiced reboot report that their mood has improved, they dare to look others in the eyes, and they communicate more naturally. This is actually a manifestation of body and mind adjustment and the recovery of the upright spirit. Once you have enough spirit, everything you do will flow smoothly; even in the face of temporary setbacks, you will be able to face them with optimism and joy. Your mood will be completely different, more proactive and optimistic.

"If the face is slanted and defective and the color is dull, these are unfavorable signs. If the complexion is as white as jade, as black as lacquer, as yellow as steamed chestnuts, and as purple as silk, these are auspicious signs." - From "The Complete Compilation of Divine Physiognomy"

 

Season 43: On Complexion and Recovery of Demeanor

Part 2

This paragraph primarily discusses the brightness, transparency, and clarity of the complexion. Many after masturbating may have noticed that after doing so, their complexion visibly darkens, like a lantern running out of battery, and the skin color becomes very uneven. Those who know makeup understand that there are specific products to brighten and even out the skin tone. When the skin color is brightened, the person's appearance is completely renewed. Of course, makeup is artificial, and many women reveal their true appearance upon removing makeup, showing dull and lifeless skin, lacking in luster. The endocrine disorders caused by masturbation will have many negative effects on people's faces: for example, the skin of some brothers will become oily and they will have the feeling that no matter how they wash it, it cannot be cleaned, or the more I wash it, the more oil comes out, no matter how many times I wash it, it feels dirty, yet still very dull. Actually, this is because there is internal dirt and hormonal imbalance. Washing more on the outside does not help, not even with disinfectant. When you persist in rebooting, actively exercise, have regular breaks, and persist for a period of time, the skin will naturally clear up. Many brothers have personal experience: by persisting in rebooting and maintaining health, their skin becomes clear and radiant again. But by breaking the reboot, you immediately return to the starting point, become ugly, vulgar, and lose confidence in yourself.

Due to genetics or sun exposure, each person has a different skin tone: some are paler, others darker, some yellow, and some purple. But no matter what the skin color, if it is bright, luminous, clear, and translucent, it is considered a good skin color. Conversely, if the skin is dull, uneven, with dark spots, and looks dusty, these are not signs of a good skin color. This type of skin color is actually an external manifestation of an internal imbalance. The skin color is an expression of what is inside.

Masturbation damages the kidneys, causes dysfunction in internal organs, and disrupts hormones, which will definitely be reflected on the face. Any observant person can notice this. Additionally, rebooting can also brighten a person's eyes. There is a difference between bright eyes and dull eyes; a superficial brightness is not a good sign. The best eyes are bright yet reserved, like the difference between the brightness of a glass ball and that of a piece of jade. The glass ball has a superficial shine without depth, while jade emits a subtle and internal light. The changes in appearance after masturbation are subtle yet evident. When the damage is severe, one looks despicable and energy-less. On the other hand, the changes in appearance after rebooting are also subtle; only careful observation can reveal their mysteries. When people say you look handsomer, have your facial features changed? Why do they say you look better? It's because after stopping masturbation, subtle yet significant changes have occurred that are difficult to describe but evident at first glance. Look at small children, is there anyone who is particularly ugly? Almost none, because they have good vital energy and skin color, and their bright and lively eyes cheer anyone up. For a man, the most important thing is not his facial features, but his vitality and skin color. A man may not be handsome, but he cannot lose his vitality; losing it is really being a fool. Many men who used to be handsome have become ugly; once they lose their vitality, no matter how handsome they were before, they become despicable and ugly. This is the personal experience of many handsome men: masturbation can transform a handsome man into a deteriorated and finally a despicable man. This is absolutely true.

Next, we will talk about the secret to recovering appearance and skin color.

The content of this season is of great concern to many brothers because after masturbating, many brothers have become ugly. Becoming ugly is a relatively common phenomenon. I also talked in detail about the various types of ugliness in the season of becoming ugly. This season we will talk about how to restore your appearance and complexion.

Recovering the appearance and skin color is a profound topic. The phenomenon of becoming ugly after masturbation manifests when the essence has been damaged. After indulgence, a person's appearance and skin color begin to deteriorate. Although it may not be so evident in adolescence, after the age of 25 it becomes more noticeable. I started masturbating in puberty and already had a hormonal imbalance at that time. Although I did not become too ugly, I could no longer compare with my appearance before masturbation. Then, in college, I began to have dark circles and bags under my eyes. I remember after masturbating during one summer, I looked in the mirror and noticed that I had bags under my eyes. The bags under the eyes make a person look tired and aged. I also noticed that after masturbation, I started to have more wrinkles. With a sense of crisis, I began running every day, as I had a lot of free time in college. I ran long distances every day for more than twenty days, and then, upon looking in the mirror, I noticed that the dark circles and bags under my eyes had disappeared and I looked much more energetic. However, at that time I was still in a brute-force and blind reboot, and it was not long before I fell back into masturbation and returned to my previous state, with the bags under the eyes reappearing. So I started running again, and found myself struggling between running and relapsing, feeling very distressed and helpless.

Through my personal experience, I have found that aerobic exercise has a positive effect on recovering appearance and alleviating prostatitis. However, if you do not completely stop masturbating, you will lose attractiveness again after relapsing, so the most crucial thing is to completely quit masturbation. After starting to work, it's not possible to exercise every day, and sometimes, when the work is too exhausting, you don't feel like exercising. Exercise acts as a balance for the damage caused by masturbation, but as you age, you will find that your body recovers increasingly slowly after exercise and masturbation. This is because the body's recovery capacity significantly decreases with age. At 30 years, the recovery capacity is approximately half of what it was at 20 years. Even if you are in good physical shape, if you have a history of essence damage due to masturbation, it's likely you will experience some symptoms by the time you reach 30 years. The extravagance in youth is paid for in old age; many think that indulgence in youth has no consequences, but in reality, they are depleting their future health.

In general, ugliness can be classified into three categories:

• Changes in shape.
• Changes in skin color.
• Changes in skin texture.

These are the three main categories. Some people have decent skin, but their skin color is pale as a ghost. Others have acceptable skin and skin color, but their face has become deformed. Most people experience negative changes in all three aspects: skin texture, skin color, and shape. Surely many of you have tried various methods to recover your appearance, such as using facial cleansers, Chinese herbal treatments, face masks, etc. I remember one brother tried laser treatment, and after a while, his skin improved. However, he continued masturbating and breaking his reboot, and it wasn't long before his skin worsened again. Then he went back to the hospital for another laser treatment and posted a message saying he hated himself for not being able to stop masturbating. Those who have good exercise habits should understand the true meaning of the phrase "exercise is the best makeup for a man." After a period of aerobic exercise, both the skin and skin color will improve. If you continue to maintain the habit, facial deformation problems will also slowly improve. But you must never break your abstinence; if you do, it's very likely that all your previous effort will be lost and you'll return to the starting point.

Staying up late also damages the appearance and can cause dark circles, which I believe many brothers have experienced. Therefore, we must develop good sleep and exercise habits. Good sleep is actually a beauty lesson; the so-called beauty sleep means that if you sleep well, you will wake up in the morning and look in the mirror with a better skin color. If you stay up late, you will feel very tired and lacking in energy in the morning. But what I mean is that, masturbation damages vitality so much that even sleeping may not restore your appearance. Aerobic exercise can improve appearance, but it requires perseverance. Recovery of appearance can easily enter a period of stagnation, in which you feel it is difficult to achieve significant improvement, no matter what you do. Even using the best skincare products has limited effect and, in addition, they are very expensive, so most people seeking to abstain from masturbation cannot afford them. Many skincare products can also easily cause skin allergies.

Restoring appearance and complexion is indeed one of the most challenging aspects of recovery. Relying solely on rebooting is extremely difficult to achieve complete recovery unless you have started masturbating only recently. Otherwise, to achieve true recovery, you must find solutions in recovery methods.

In this season, I will share a secret for recovering appearance and skin color. I have read countless articles and books on health and wellness, but I have never seen anyone recommend this method. This method is something I fully understood through my own practice; it can be said to be an exclusive recovery technique. It has a surprising effect on recovering appearance and skin color. You should know my character; I do not exaggerate when I say that the recovery effect is amazing, even surpassing premium skincare products. Most importantly, it is completely free and totally natural.

As I mentioned in previous articles, I used to suffer from neurosis. Those brothers who suffer from neurosis should know that medications cannot cure neurosis; they can only alleviate it. To fully recover from neurosis, great effort must be made in the realm of wellness and increasing health care awareness. I understood this principle at that time, so I did not place all my hopes of recovery on the doctor, but continued studying articles about wellness to improve my health care awareness. I often went to the park for walks and saw many retirees walking along paths, and I followed behind them, which was equivalent to massaging the acupuncture points on the soles of the feet, but I did not maintain this practice for long. Later, I saw some elderly people hitting trees; those who have been to parks might know about this, which consists of hitting your back against a tree, equivalent to massaging and hitting the acupuncture points and meridians on the back. So I also started hitting trees, and I must say the results were good. Originally, I had a sense of discomfort in my back, and after hitting the tree for a few days, I felt much more comfortable, but I also did not maintain this tree-hitting therapy. However, through the experience of hitting trees, I developed a certain special affection for trees, so I started researching online whether trees can cure diseases, and indeed I found something. See the following text:

[Dendrotherapy refers to the use of trees to treat diseases. The use of trees for medicinal purposes is widespread among common people and there are also examples in medicine. Indian yoga believes that trees can transmit to people a substance they obtain from the universe. Different species of trees carry different types of energy. Some help restore vitality, others have anti-inflammatory properties, and others prevent diseases. Oaks energize people, spruces can absorb negative energies, pines can transmit beneficial energies, and the bark of poplars can alleviate toothache. A Russian dictionary says, "When the feet hurt, place poplar wood on them; when the head hurts, place it on the head." Modern researchers of tree therapy are experts in biolocation. They believe that trees have a biofield and that the therapeutic effect of trees on people is due to the action of this biofield. Experts from the UK Health Institute believe that the energy of trees is sufficient to heal diseases and that their effectiveness is not necessarily inferior to that of drugs. Those who regularly practice Qigong in the forest may have this experience: if they practice near birches, oaks, pines, cypresses, or firs, they will feel energized and refreshed, and any minor ailment will quickly disappear. It is already known that trees can not only "supply energy" but also "absorb diseases."]

I first saw this text over three years ago. At that time, I felt that tree therapy made some sense, but I also thought the theory behind tree therapy was quite mystical and it was unclear whether it was truly effective. However, I had already started practicing it by going to the park to touch trees, which I maintained for about half a month. At that time, I didn't feel anything special, and now I realize that it was probably because I wasn't paying enough attention and wasn't applying the method correctly, like Zhu Bajie eating ginseng fruits without tasting them. When I touched the trees, I didn't have a very delicate experience. Therefore, I did not continue with the practice, but in my close contact with nature, I could clearly feel that my mood was more easily relaxed, which is very effective for regulating psychological state.

It wasn't until three years later, that is, last month, that I really understood the relationship between tree therapy and appearance and skin color. At that time, I didn't intend to use tree therapy to recover my appearance and skin color; I just felt the desire to get close and hug the trees, driven by that emotion and thought. Through my studies on energy fields, I knew that everything has its own energy field and that these fields can interact and influence each other. Humans are also surrounded by an energy field, although it is not visible to the human eye, just like trees. At that time, I wondered if I could use the energy field of trees to purify my own energy field. I don't know where this idea came from, but I went to hug a tree. Hugging in this way can provide spiritual comfort and physical and mental relaxation. At the moment of the hug, the tree's energy field is already influencing your energy field. When I hugged the tree, I recited the name of Buddha, because scientific research has shown that plants also have emotions. We should be grateful to plants, as without them, our air would be terrible. So, while reciting the name of Buddha and hugging the tree, I could feel the calm and peaceful energy field of the tree, which could instantly calm my restless mind.

At that moment, a voice in my head told me that I should hug the tree with both hands and place the Yintang (third eye) between my eyebrows against the tree, and then I should visualize the tree's energy entering my body through the Laogong points (palms of the hands) and Yintang, purifying my energy field. At the same time, I should maintain an attitude of deep gratitude towards the tree. That's how I did it. Three years earlier, when I approached the trees, I only touched them with my hands and didn't bring my face close. But when I brought my face close to the tree for three days, about two hours each day, a miracle occurred. I can only describe it as a miracle because I can't find another word that better expresses what I felt at that moment. On the fourth day, I got up in the morning, washed my face, and when I looked in the mirror, I noticed that my skin color had improved significantly. My face was much cleaner than before and started to look more translucent and full. That feeling of fullness reminded me of that of a child before development, with the face exceptionally clean, with no need for any facial cleanser or skincare product. If you look at a child's face, you'll see that it is very round and full, as if it were inflated from the inside. At the same time, I felt that my skin tone had become more even, and my skin color had lightened significantly. Then, my confidence increased and I began to practice tree therapy more frequently. In about a week, the dirt in my pores began to come out gradually, but my skin tone was still very clear. When the dirt was almost completely removed, my skin color improved even more. I personally experienced how the tree's energy field purified my own energy field and regulated my hormones, which also stabilized and calmed my mood.

Next, I will share some more detailed experiences. After touching trees with both hands for two hours, an hour after returning home I noticed that my palms had become thicker. It's a very intuitive feeling. My mother even said, 'How come your hands suddenly got much thicker?' This increase in thickness is mentioned in physiognomy, indicating abundance of Qi and good fortune. I remember a farmer and President Xi Jinping shook hands, and the farmer exclaimed, 'What thick palms!' I have persisted until now, and my palms have increased almost a quarter in thickness compared to before, a very noticeable change. Additionally, my hair loss has decreased considerably. By rebooting and cultivating health, my hair loss and graying had already significantly improved and returned to normal. Through tree therapy, I found that my hair loss has decreased even further. Before, I used to lose about 5 hairs a day, but now it has reduced to 1-2 hairs, or even no hair loss at all. It makes a lot of sense in traditional Chinese medicine. Trees represent the Qi of wood, while hair is an external manifestation of the liver's wood and the kidney's water. The hair is the essence of the kidneys, and the liver stores blood, and hair is blood. By replenishing the Qi of wood, hair loss issues can improve considerably, that's my personal experience. Additionally, trees are very special. They not only absorb the Qi of wood but also absorb the five Qis of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. They absorb the essence of heaven and earth, the spiritual energy of the sun and the moon. I believe all mysteries are in nature. Einstein once said you could talk about a drop of water for three days without finishing. A drop of water contains physical knowledge that surpasses human imagination, the most common but also the most profound.

Then, I discovered that different trees have different auras, just like different trees you touch, you will find that their body temperature is different. Some trees have a low body temperature, while others feel warm when touched. I have touched many trees and found that large trees have a more powerful aura. Also, among various types of trees, ginkgos and camphor trees feel the best. Additionally, trees with "Qi points" also have a good effect. What are "Qi points"? Qi points are the growth points of trees, which are the branch growth points. Growth points are actually where Qi emanates outward. If you put your hand on the growth point, you will absorb more Qi and the effect will be more evident. However, it is not easy to find trees with growth points, and there are also trees whose growth points are too high to reach.

Next, I summarize the key points of tree therapy:

1. Choose a tree, I recommend ginkgo or camphor, with an age of more than ten years and a relatively clean trunk. Of course, you can also try other trees.
2. Hold the trunk of the tree with both hands, place the Yintang between the eyebrows against the trunk, and visualize the purifying energy of the tree entering your body from the Laogong points and Yintang to purify your aura.
3. Press your cheeks against the tree trunk, doing it separately, first the left cheek and then the right, each for more than 20 minutes.
4. Maintain calmness and a grateful heart. Those who believe in Buddha can recite his name.
5. Try to practice during the day, better if there is sunlight.
6. Each practice session should last at least 2 hours, but if you are very busy, at least maintain it for more than 1 hour.
7. The day after each practice session, wash your face upon waking and pay attention to the effects, observing the subtle positive changes that occur.
8. Orientation towards the sun is key, do not hug in the shadow of the tree, choose a large and clean trunk that receives direct sunlight.
9. The choice of tree type is important, trees like eucalyptus are not suitable.
10. You do not need to visualize; if you are bored, you can listen to music.

I had never before associated tree therapy with improving appearance and complexion, but by chance, I discovered the secret and the effect was truly astonishing! The reason I say that tree therapy is better than premium skincare products is that it can purify your aura and adjust endocrine effects, rather than just working on the surface. Even the best cosmetics only act on the surface and cannot purify your aura, but trees can, and the effect on improving skin quality and complexion is absolutely remarkable and surprising, and it is also very effective for improving deformation. If you are a careful practitioner, you will definitely feel the huge impact of tree therapy on recovering appearance—it's really powerful! It's not an exaggeration to say it has miraculous effects. A few days of practice can help you quickly overcome stagnation in recovering your appearance and complexion. However, tree therapy has one downside: it can make people look at you strangely. Ordinary people might wonder what you are doing and why you are hugging a tree. They might be curious or even think you are crazy. I have encountered people staring at me, but I don’t care at all. Some things you only need to know yourself, don’t worry about what others think.

I hope that brothers who have become ugly can actively practice. After a week of practice, there will definitely be a surprising performance. If it's fast, there will be a major change in three days. That kind of change in appearance and complexion is subtle but very intuitive, and it will be very obvious when looking in the mirror. I hope everyone will share the effects and feelings of the practice with me, so that I can accumulate some cases. Lastly, I want to thank the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas for their blessing. Finally, I would like to thank Buddha and Bodhisattvas for their blessing. I believe it was their blessing that allowed me to understand this magical recovery method and share it with everyone. I hope everyone can regain their appearance and vitality, regain long-lost confidence, but I do not expect everyone to cling too much to their appearance. People will always age, some things must be left to flow naturally. Helping others and improving the quality of your soul is what's most important. Namo Amitabha Buddha! Namo Shakyamuni Buddha! Namo Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva!

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