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David F. Reynolds
Jerome Braggs
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The allegory of Desire and Joy
in Ideas & Concepts (success)
In a quiet village, there were two companions- Desire and Joy. Desire was a tireless traveler, always urging the villagers to move, to seek, to climb higher mountains and cross vast rivers. “Go, strive, achieve!” Desire would call, filling their hearts with a burning wish to reach something more. Th
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27 nov 2024
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The ‘Home’ Feeling
in Nature of Emotion (The)
A person’s ‘Home’ feeling is a feeling we want to feel all the time if possible. We oído like to base our entire lives around that feeling. It’s a feeling we come back to when we are off-path. When you get a feeling that you want to feel throughout your life, take not of it and call it the ‘Home’ f
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30 okt 2024
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How E Ink Tech Could Help Us Stay Strong on NoFap
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
Hey guys! A gentleman named Kevin in the WhatsApp group shared some awesome info about new tech that could really help with NoFap. He mentioned a few devices that use E Ink technology, which doesn’t emit blue light like regular screens do. Blue light messes with your brain and can make you more pr
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19 okt 2024
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Brutal Methods Buddhist Monks would use to Destroy Fapping
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In some historical Buddhist monastic traditions, particularly in more austere or conservative settings, a teacher’s response to sexual cravings might have been stricter or even harsh by modern standards. While Buddhist teachings generally emphasize compassion and mindfulness, certain schools or teac
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17 okt 2024
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NoFap: Should I count the days??
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You will only know what works for you by trying different methods full-heartedly (never half-heartedly), so I can’t say for certain what will work for you Some men find that counting the days helps, and some find that it doesn’t, so it is up to you to identify which methods works best for you Co
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14 okt 2024
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What’s the best way to avoid NoFap mistakes?
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
To begin relying on healthier methods of stress-reduction, so that pornography isn’t so needed First write down the healthier methods that you know, like meditating, going for a walk, etc. Doing this will mean that when you’re feeling stressed, you will feel like you have other, healthier, option
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07 okt 2024
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David F. Reynolds
Evolution
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Our brains have evolved to seek pleasure because during prehistory this drive was crucial for survival. This is why it seems crucial that you should fap. Early humans needed to find food, shelter, and mates to ensure their survival and the continuation of their species. Engaging in pleasurable act
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Flatlines?
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Regarding the flatline, which is just the brain saying “what do I now? Life isn’t fun anymore…”, The flatline usually happens at about week 3, 4, or 5, but these are just general trends, not laws of nature. It might not even happen for you, but if it does, it will happen after your brain has had en
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How long does it take?
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
There isn’t a set time frame for overcoming a fapping addiction, as it varies for each person. Some might feel in control after a few months, while others could take longer. Some delusional men can feel confident that the addiction is gone because they haven’t fapped in one month, then often that pr
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David F. Reynolds
The Devil: An Anthropomorphic Metaphor for Evil
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
I became interested in learning about spirituality from the age of 15 and have studied various different religions, philosophies, and spiritual paths since then. Spirituality can go very deep but I rarely go very deep in my NoFap coaching unless it’s necessary. I often use words like ‘God’ and ‘de
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Processing negative emotions
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
Processing negative emotions is essential on the NoFap journey, especially if you’re living in a toxic household. Unaddressed emotions can often build up and manifest as stress, frustration, or sadness. When these feelings are left unresolved, they can trigger compulsive behaviours, such as turning
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23 sep 2024
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Because I know I’m not the ego
in Ego
1. Because I know I’m not the ego, I can observe my thoughts without judgment. 2. Because I know I’m not the ego, I can respond to challenges with calmness and clarity. 3. Because I know I’m not the ego, I embrace vulnerability as a source of strength. 4. Because I know I’m not the ego, I can let
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21 sep 2024
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Master the urge and let your brain heal
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
A message I sent to a NoFap client about mastering the urge and letting his brain heal: ‘Yeah man, it’s all about mastering the transition from ‘in an urge’ to ‘out of the urge’ - chatting with me is a surefire way to get back to sobriety, prolonging the time your brain has to heal. Not only does
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18 sep 2024
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NoFap and TV
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
A guy on day 6 reached out to my WhatsApp group while going through an urge. I asked him what he was doing, and he said he was watching TV, and an attractive woman appeared on the screen and gave him an urge. Here’s the conversation:
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David F. Reynolds
Reaching out etiquette
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
Reaching out for support is important, but it’s also crucial to do so with proper etiquette to make sure the help you get is effective and the group remains supportive for everyone. When someone sends an alarming message like “An urge is about to eat me up!!!!!! 😭🔥 Help ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️”, it puts a lo
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29 dec 2024
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Creating a problem to be the solution is greedy
in Charity / Greed
Some greedy people will try to find or instil uncertainty in people so that they can swoop in and be ‘the solution’ This aligns with the genetic business advice to find a problem and be the solution Being the solution is charitable but creating a problem to be a solution is greedy Our time is l
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09 nov 2024
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I want to get better at multiple things but can only focus on one at a time. How should I approach this?
in Productivity
Question: ‘I want to get really good in music production and practice a lot. I also want to do strenght training to get bigger and healthier. Also i want to do boxing for condition and health. But i can only really focus on one thing at a time, how could i approach this?’ My answer: ‘Hey there ___
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Past Announcements from the WhatsApp Group
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
This post is in constant development 🚧 Mar 20 2024 ‘Selling pornography is similar to selling drugs - it supports your family but it contaminates people who are in other families In a moral society we make money in ways that help other people to be healthy and happy Selling drugs or porn does n
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Why Reaching Out is Important
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
Reaching out to your NoFap coach as soon as you notice an urge is crucial for several reasons. The process of communicating these feelings is not just a supportive gesture; it’s a vital strategy for maintaining progress and preventing relapses. When you experience an urge, it can feel overwhelming
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What is Greed?
in Charity / Greed
Greed is not simply wanting to earn more- that’s fine because wanting to earn more money can be rooted in healthy things like wanting to travel the world or help other people like your family, children, or strangers But greed is about wanting to earn more money or power at the expense of other peo
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What do you suggest to increase humility / decrease pride?
in Humility / Pride
Enthusiastically learning about its nature and effects, as well as enthusiastically learning about and embracing its opposite, which is humility Here’s a post that should illustrate how learning about this can lead to tangible benefits: https://www.inspirationparadise.org/forum/humility-pride/prid
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Are flatlines withdrawal symptoms?
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
Yes, flatlines can be considered withdrawal symptoms. When you stop fapping, your brain is adjusting to the lack of dopamine spikes it used to receive from the habit. This can lead to feelings of low energy, lack of motivation, and even depression, which are often referred to as the ‘flatline.’ It’s
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Why are the first 1-2 weeks so difficult?
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
In the first two weeks the brain is most susceptible to temptation because the neural pathways associated with the addiction are stronger, because they have been recently activated. Go a few months without activating them, and they will be significantly weakened. These pathways have been reinforc
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Gym Tunes 💪🎧
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Rock:
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10 behaviours that can make us seem weird
in Social Confidence
Here are 10 behaviours that can lead others to perceive someone as weird or socially awkward. 1. Eye Contact: Both too much and too little eye contact can be problematic. It's important to maintain a balance. 2. Personal Space: There are norms regarding personal space (about 12-18 inches in the
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24 sep 2024
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Just relapsed?
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
The feeling after a relapse usually sucks, unless the following advice is applied: Why did it happen? What will make it easier to avoid next time? If the devil exists, he’d want you to feel as bad as possible after a relapse because fapping has been one of your main methods of dealing with feeling
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23 sep 2024
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The thing we are worrying about
in Ego
The thing we are worrying about is not real. The thing we are worrying out is ourself- our mind-made self- otherwise known as the ‘ego’. This mental image is a complex web of beliefs and sensations, but it is mental. As real as a dream. A dream is all mental, and so is the story of you. The torm
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21 sep 2024
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David F. Reynolds
Passing The First Week of NoFap
in NoFap / Sexual addiction
In the first week of NoFap, your brain has had little time to heal, so it’s essentially still the brain of an addict. I usually say it’s important to chill during the first week, and not be hard on yourself, because PMO* has been your go-to method of reducing stress, so if you’re too stressed. perh
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18 sep 2024
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How to clear negative emotion and confusion
in Emotion
Clearing negative emotions There are many healthy and easy ways to clear negative emotions. Some of them are shallow and don’t require effort / courage / humility: • listening to music • walking in nature • sleeping • playing an instrument • playing chess • exercise • sauna Some of them
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