No PMO War XXXI

10/20/22 - 12/08/22
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modernwisdom
Enlisted For No PMO War XLVI
🧵 Daily Reflection day 6- Overcoming Small Battles with Gratitude & Purpose

🧠 1. Mindset & Intention
This morning started slowly — I stayed in bed a bit too long, but I made the intentional choice to go to my class anyway. During the lecture, I already planned my lunch, since I’m currently cutting. I had a clear goal: mandatory class, get some schoolwork done, and hit the gym. School tasks aren’t fully finished, but I still have time tomorrow.

📱 2. Triggers & Thoughts
At the gym, I saw a woman in tight leggings and a revealing sports bra. It triggered a small urge, but I let it pass and focused on my workout. Later, she took my spot at the cables while I was talking to someone. Normally, I’d shy away or avoid conflict, but this time I went up to her and said I was still using it. She moved without any attitude. I realized I had judged her based on her outfit, but she was actually kind.

This reminded me: every day is filled with small mental battles.

Take the electric bike? Or ride the normal one to support my health. Watch something sexual? Or stay clean so I can be confident and authentic with women. Skip the gym? Or push through and build discipline.

These are micro-decisions, but they shape your path.

🛡️ 3. Resistance & Victory
What helped me today?

Keeping the big picture in mind: I want to see a six-pack this summer. I want to be able to talk to a woman with confidence. I want to be a husband and a father one day.

Surrendering to instant pleasure only delays (or destroys) that vision.
Every “yes” to temptation today is more pain tomorrow. It’s never just one relapse — it’s a spiral. That’s why staying strong matters.

🔋 4. Energy & Self-Care
Energy was okay today — I was tired and stressed about a bridge possibly being up, which could make me late. But then I saw the backup bridge had just been repaired. That gave me peace. I still pushed myself to the gym despite being tired. If I’d delayed it until after dinner, it wouldn’t have happened.

💬 5. God & Spiritual Growth
I had a small spiritual moment: the wind cleared a foul smell from a nearby pit — a random but refreshing moment of peace.
Also, I watched a video with 5 steps to defeat lust — something that felt like a clear answer from God to my current struggle. I’m thankful for that wisdom.

🙏 6. Gratitude
Today I was grateful for:

The wind that blew the stench away (small, but real) That I still made it to the gym even when tired A helpful video about how to defeat lust

Gratitude helps me face urges and frustration without giving in. I don’t need to “escape” through PMO — I’ve already received so much from God. If I stay faithful, more good things will come in time.

🎯 7. Tomorrow’s Intention
I have an important school task due and I want to wake up early to finish it.
I also want to reduce the dopamine I get from the online world and increase real-life joy.

Quote I’m carrying with me:
“Genetics load the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger.”

You're not fighting alone. Every small victory matters. Stay consistent. Let’s keep building momentum and choosing the light. 🔥

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modernwisdom
Enlisted For No PMO War XLVI
🧵 Daily Reflection day 6- Overcoming Small Battles with Gratitude & Purpose
🧠 1. Mindset & Intention This morning started slowly — I stayed in bed a bit too long, but I made the intentional choice to go to my class anyway. During the lecture, I already planned my lunch, since I’m currently cutting. I had a clear goal: mandatory class, get some schoolwork done, and hit the gym. School tasks aren’t fully finished, but I still have time tomorrow. 📱 2. Triggers & Thoughts At the gym, I saw a woman in tight leggings and a revealing sports bra. It triggered a small urge, but I let it pass and focused on my workout. Later, she took my spot at the cables while I was talking to someone. Normally, I’d shy away or avoid conflict, but this time I went up to her and said I was still using it. She moved without any attitude. I realized I had judged her based on her outfit, but she was actually kind. This reminded me: every day is filled with small mental battles. Take the electric bike? Or ride the normal one to support my health. Watch something sexual? Or stay clean so I can be confident and authentic with women. Skip the gym? Or push through and build discipline. These are micro-decisions, but they shape your path. 🛡️ 3. Resistance & Victory What helped me today? Keeping the big picture in mind: I want to see a six-pack this summer. I want to be able to talk to a woman with confidence. I want to be a husband and a father one day. Surrendering to instant pleasure only delays (or destroys) that vision. Every “yes” to temptation today is more pain tomorrow. It’s never just one relapse — it’s a spiral. That’s why staying strong matters. 🔋 4. Energy & Self-Care Energy was okay today — I was tired and stressed about a bridge possibly being up, which could make me late. But then I saw the backup bridge had just been repaired. That gave me peace. I still pushed myself to the gym despite being tired. If I’d delayed it until after dinner, it wouldn’t have happened. 💬 5. God & Spiritual Growth I had a small spiritual moment: the wind cleared a foul smell from a nearby pit — a random but refreshing moment of peace. Also, I watched a video with 5 steps to defeat lust — something that felt like a clear answer from God to my current struggle. I’m thankful for that wisdom. 🙏 6. Gratitude Today I was grateful for: The wind that blew the stench away (small, but real) That I still made it to the gym even when tired A helpful video about how to defeat lust Gratitude helps me face urges and frustration without giving in. I don’t need to “escape” through PMO — I’ve already received so much from God. If I stay faithful, more good things will come in time. 🎯 7. Tomorrow’s Intention I have an important school task due and I want to wake up early to finish it. I also want to reduce the dopamine I get from the online world and increase real-life joy. Quote I’m carrying with me: “Genetics load the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger.” You're not fighting alone. Every small victory matters. Stay consistent. Let’s keep building momentum and choosing the light. 🔥
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Chrisklb
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That's the thing isn't it - what we focus on grow, so by practicing gratitude, we are focusing on all the grateness that we have, and with that we learn to appreciate even more of what we get from life, in turn making us enthusiastic and optimistic about life 😌

Gratitude practice is a game changer indeed 🙏🏻👍🏻🤌💪🏻

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That's the thing isn't it - what we focus on grow, so by practicing gratitude, we are focusing on all the grateness that we have, and with that we learn to appreciate even more of what we get from life, in turn making us enthusiastic and optimistic about life 😌 Gratitude practice is a game changer indeed 🙏🏻👍🏻🤌💪🏻
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modernwisdom
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@Chrisklb You're incredibly wise, and I really appreciate your perspective. One thing I haven’t seen you mention yet (but I think aligns perfectly with your thinking) is this:

Urges whisper: “I need, I need, I need.”
Gratitude answers: “I have, I have, I have.”

That’s why gratitude is one of the most powerful weapons against lust.
It shifts your mindset from lack to abundance, from craving to contentment.
And in that space of contentment, urges lose their grip.

Practicing gratitude isn’t just a feel-good habit — it’s mental warfare.
It rewires the brain, strengthens discipline, and reminds us that we are already blessed beyond measure.

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modernwisdom
Enlisted For No PMO War XLVI
@Chrisklb You're incredibly wise, and I really appreciate your perspective. One thing I haven’t seen you mention yet (but I think aligns perfectly with your thinking) is this: Urges whisper: “I need, I need, I need.” Gratitude answers: “I have, I have, I have.” That’s why gratitude is one of the most powerful weapons against lust. It shifts your mindset from lack to abundance, from craving to contentment. And in that space of contentment, urges lose their grip. Practicing gratitude isn’t just a feel-good habit — it’s mental warfare. It rewires the brain, strengthens discipline, and reminds us that we are already blessed beyond measure.
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Exactly - a habit of focusing on abundance and not on lack 😌🤌🙏🏻

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Exactly - a habit of focusing on abundance and not on lack 😌🤌🙏🏻
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