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Re: Tryin' 06 May 2015 12:58 #254024

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DAILY RENEWAL QUESTIONS

1) Are you willing to admit you are powerless over lust and sexual acting out, just
for today? Yes

2) Do you desire sobriety for the next 24 hours: freedom from sexual obsession
and acting out, freedom from fear, resentment, shame, and isolation? Yes

3) Are you willing to do whatever is necessary to protect this desire including
spiritual reading, reaching out and calling others, prayer and meditation, physical
care of your body, setting appropriate boundaries, and refusing all lust hits as
toxic? Yes

4) Just for today, do we commit to God and this group that we do not have to
have sex with ourselves or anyone else (except a spouse) no matter what,
realizing that at the end of this 24 hours we are free to continue with sobriety or
go another way? Yes

5) Do you understand that this renewal does not keep you sober (God does), but
it does make you aware of yourself and accountable to others? Yes

6) And, just for today, are you willing with me to hand over your will and the care
of your life to the One Who kept you sober yesterday and has protected you from
the full consequences of your lust in the past? Yes

7) Have you done anything in the last 24 hours that you’re ashamed of? Yes

8. Are we aware of anything in our plans for the next 24 hours of which we might
become ashamed? Any danger zones, slippery spots on the horizon, or hidden
bottles we should bring to the light? No
Much Hatzlacha!

My Threads:
Glad to be here
Don't slip it hurts
Lions & Tigers & Internet, Oh My!

--"ולא המדרש עיקר, אלא המעשה"
--"To promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing." Mark Twain
--"If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking (or lusting), you have little control over the amount you take, you are probably alcoholic (or sexaholic)." AA Big Book P. 45. Parenthesis added.
--You hit rock bottom when you decide to stop digging.

Re: Tryin' 06 May 2015 15:30 #254036

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I wouldn't have the same answers.

b'hatzlachah
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Re: Tryin' 06 May 2015 16:25 #254045

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serenity -when you make lists like you just did it clearly displays not only the serious attitude you have towards your sobriety but always your clarity of understanding.

You asked me last evening how I made 180 days. The answer is I decided to follow the ideas I saw on the forum.
I heard of not fighting the desire yourself straight on but rather connecting to Hashem and having him take over. I have done serious connecting to G-d in that way. Rarely do I daven shmone esrei without this idea being foremost in my consciousness.
I am on the forum as much as I can and I am motivated by all that I read both the rookies and the veterans.
I have made major adjustments to my viewing on line to minimize any any triggers.

In truth it is a miracle. A matnos chinum. I am truly fortunate.

Thanks for the interest.

Re: Tryin' 06 May 2015 16:28 #254046

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I felt I should try it that way first.

However if it would not work out I certainly would go for more serious intervention as you, cordnoy and others are doing.
Last Edit: 06 May 2015 16:29 by yiraishamaim.

Re: Tryin' 13 May 2015 16:09 #254584

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Some guy sent me this in an email this mornin'

When the tayvah comes a brewin'
And the desires begin to stirrin'
Need a checklist of actions to do some churnin'
To get rid of this fire that's burnin'

First things first, say it out loud
Scream it from the rooftops; it's not the time to be proud (hear that fellows)
Verbalize to God that I know I aint in control
And then perhaps, take a five minute stroll (in a safe place)

Time to reassess where it is I am holdin'
Go back to Step 1 - to which we are beholden
Make sure I accept that I will always have this struggle
And that's ok... livin' life on a bubble

No; I will not be one who in life is white-knucklin'
For one can get bogged down if he is constantly strugglin'
Review those tools and make sure they penetrate
to go on livin' life in a true happy state

Nothin' to be gained by lettin' in da little sneak
He will never be satisfied with just one click or quick peek
So throw him da hell out! Let him prowl on da weak!
I am a "12 stepper" and a strong GYE Geek!

So in conclusion for now, for that's all that counts
I have the wherewithal to give him that bounce
I will go on with life to a life that is fit
Not the one ha has in mind, for that's a bunch of ***!

[Wonder which idiot wrote that!]
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Last Edit: 13 May 2015 16:10 by cordnoy.

Re: Tryin' 13 May 2015 16:55 #254588

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The original brewin' tayvah poem

For the fuller edition of the great cordnoys poems click here
BIG SHOT!
Free Choice?!
Yirai's Memories
STORY TIME :)

Dr. Seuss - You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go.

FSKOT! (Fell Shmell--Keep on Trucking) (The Rebba R' Bards)

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Last Edit: 13 May 2015 17:07 by stillgoing.

Re: Tryin' 17 May 2015 17:58 #254910

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Somethin' I saw regardin' step 3:

And just a small illustration of what 'turning your will and life over to G-d' actually means:

A guy was on a flight back home from a trip. The weather was very stormy and the flight was full of Turbulence. It got very scary many times throughout the flight, even for him - as an adult.

But he noticed in the isle next to him, a 4 year old sitting there very calmly, not a bit afraid. So he asks him how come he is so relaxed. "Aren't you afraid?", he asks the boy.

The 4 year old Boy says with a smile on his face, "NO! NOT AT ALL!"

"How's that?" asks the Guy.

The boy turns to him and says, "THE PILOT IS MY FATHER! I KNOW HE WILL GET ME HOME SAFE!"

The pilot of this world, Hashem, is our Father! There's no need to worry about the turbulence that we all experience on our flight called "Life!"

He Will Get Us Home Safe!
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Re: Tryin' 17 May 2015 19:04 #254913

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Thanks for this one.

Re: Tryin' 18 May 2015 00:54 #254934

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Thank you for sharing that. I can relate to what you're saying. And my sobriety is a miracle as well.
Much Hatzlacha!

My Threads:
Glad to be here
Don't slip it hurts
Lions & Tigers & Internet, Oh My!

--"ולא המדרש עיקר, אלא המעשה"
--"To promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing." Mark Twain
--"If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking (or lusting), you have little control over the amount you take, you are probably alcoholic (or sexaholic)." AA Big Book P. 45. Parenthesis added.
--You hit rock bottom when you decide to stop digging.

Re: Tryin' 21 May 2015 12:40 #255196

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I'm lookin' for TZ or Yankel.

I need that "one day" song.
White knucklin' is not the best, but it is imperative for me to get thru today.

Perhaps Gevurah or Zemmy or Skep have the song stored away someplace.

Thanks
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Re: Tryin' 21 May 2015 13:30 #255198

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Here's the Maccabeats version.


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"If it would be so easy there wouldn't be a GYE, but if it would be impossible there also wouldn't be a GYE."
"Sometimes a hard decision leads to an easier outcome."
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Re: Tryin' 21 May 2015 14:15 #255204

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Listenin' now
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Re: Tryin' 04 Jun 2015 16:54 #256055

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A good friend of ours is goin' thru some tough stuff today, and the future is uncertain.
Many fellows will suggest to say tehillim, or learn a bit more, or guard yourself even stronger as a zechus.
all that is good and productive, and may God help us all in those zechusim.
That is not my style though.
May i suggest that you take a moment today and simply live life the way we were s'posed to?
enjoy it!
If a test comes your way, laugh it off.
Tell da guy in your head that we are enjoyin' today and we cannot be bothered with that stuff.
Yes, i know that lookin' and clickin' and surfin' is a lot of fun and enjoyable; i am not talkin' about that kinda fun, for to many of you, you will feel rotten afterwards.
I am simply referencin' life.
And if you speak to God, tell Him that.
no pity today!
no sorrow!
no struggle!
no fightin'!

We are simply livin' with a smile.
and just perhaps someone else might smile because of you as well.

b'hatzlachah
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Re: Tryin' 04 Jun 2015 17:03 #256056

I am crying tears for him. I hope all will be alright. I came close to ruining my life and losing my wife. I cry every day to Hashem to not test me. I cry to him that I am so afraid to lose my wife, my children because of this.
May HKBH help all of us.

Re: Tryin' 10 Jun 2015 20:45 #256573

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Why do therapists charge more if the couple (rather than an individual) shows up? Doesn't it make their job easier then?
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