For the first time, I started using gratitude as a weapon against lust — and I can honestly say it’s a game changer.
This morning, I woke up with morning wood. Normally I only experience that after a full week of no PMO. In the past, this would trigger panic:
“Oh no, I need to make it go away.”
“I shouldn’t touch it.”
“Why now? I need to get rid of this quickly.”
But today was different.
Instead of fear, I chose gratitude. I literally thought:
“I’m thankful my body is healing. I’m thankful I can wake up with a healthy erection. For so long, this was rare for me. And now I realize — having an erection doesn’t mean I have to do something with it. I don’t need to fap it away. It’s just a sign that I’m healthy.”I lay there smiling. Not lustful, not triggered — just grateful. Grateful for real arousal, not that fake dopamine high from porn. Grateful that my brain and body are reconnecting in a natural way. And most of all: grateful that I recognized the moment and didn’t spiral into old habits.
Gratitude changes the narrative.
Lust says: “Act now. Satisfy me.”
Gratitude says: “Thank you, God (or life), for this sign of healing.”
If you’re struggling with urges today, try this:
Whenever you feel tempted, pause and say out loud one thing you’re grateful for — even if it’s just “I’m thankful I can feel temptation and still say no.”
It flips the script completely.
Two full days clean now with zero resistance. Just peace. And gratitude.
