love endurance
By safirpurim
@safirpurim (252)
United States
November 4, 2010 3:28pm CST
welcome all who view. I have this certain situation which I would like to share. I have been celibate for over 5 years yet I still battle with lust. indeed I strive and practice to disicpline myself to fight against lust like the heroes of old. I find I am tired to be a slave to a feeling which it seems I have no control over. this day I set my heart to have discipline over animalistic impulses. there is obly one woman for me and I must guard my thoughts words and actions ....
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@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
4 Nov 10
I can only imagine how difficult that can be. However continual remembrance of your objective can help and ease the intensified feelings. However you are human with needs, so it is strictly up to you to determine if this is truly what you would like to continue to do.
If so and you have no control then a bit of counseling may be helpful. Perhaps a member of your church can assist with prayer therapy. Outside of this I am sorry I cannot be more helpful, as I myself could not agree to this is it is truly a commitment.
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@safirpurim (252)
• United States
11 Dec 10
i learn to have control. the main things which help me have control is first reasoning, and then meditation and prayer.
reasoning, because i reason with my mind to say...what will happen if i allow myself to do this or that? how will it affect me, and how will it affect others?
by meditation because when i clear my mind and focus on the goal at hand, it can curb even my thoughts, so surely it may curve my desires.
by prayer, because although saying words does not get things done, yet it allows me to say it with my mouth and hear it with my ears, and since i strive to be honest with myself, it is like another layer of defense against improper thoughts, words and actions.
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@chiumee (850)
• Philippines
5 Nov 10
are you living in the outerspace man? a member of the Apollo team. too far from earth and your family for such years. lol. just kidding. what caused you to do that? are you thousand miles away from your family or what? well, it's your choice. there can be other ways to avoid prostate hypertrophy which may lead to cancer.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
5 Nov 10
It's possible if someone is determined and have strong self discipline.
There are people who successfully beat the urges.
It's for your own good though,to remain faithful and love one person only.
Have a great weekend
@safirpurim (252)
• United States
11 Dec 10
indeed, it is for a beautiful reason! and yes, there are many who can at least control their urges and keep focus on purity and love. how sad that many because they choose not to control the urges would declare that no one can. anyone can do anything they would put their mind to, and anything is possible if one can perceive a way to do it, and have the desire to overcome all obstacles to accomplish it.
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