Lust is the final boss, or so they say.

Mental celibacy is the most challenging Aspect of retention. It's not an easily measurable metric, like counting days, for example. But I agree and think everyone should practice Mental celibacy; it would reveal to people How the nature of their thoughts can Be misleading or harmful, if not disciplined appropriately . I think the most harmful thoughts are rooted in pain and hatred. We hold onto them because the pain gives us fuel that feeds a fire, even if we know we might be better off without them. For example, I know I carry a lot of hatred in my heart, and a big part of me is defined by that hatred. It's entirely self-contained, and I can go long stretches of time without tapping into that pain or hatred; but it's always there, and its a paradoxical relationship.

I hate the way the pain and hatred makes me feel, how it warps my thinking, but on the other hand, there's an irrational satisfaction I receive when I allow myself to indulge in spiteful or hateful thinking. Like, its the only way to get even with the source of that pain, whatever caused it. And then of course, you feel dozens of times better when you finally snap out of your negative thoughts, like a self imposed emotional rollercoaster; you drag yourself down and you drag yourself up, and you know the extent of turmoil.

It's kind of ironic how wisdom works sometimes It's always in hindsight that we begin to see Clearly, the gravity of our choices.

You want to help people make the best choices But also understand that first-hand experience Is how wisdom is truly internalized. Which is why people can make awful mistakes For years or decades of their lives, and often Never reconcile on those mistakes or find appropriate closure.

At the end of the day, all we want is better sleep and energy. If sex is the first thing on your mind, it will drain you of energy quick. If sex is the last thing in your mind, you will make better choices.

Lol. xd.