The present, the now, is all we ever experience. We can project our mind into an imagined future or past memory (and in doing so we borrow time from the present) but fundamentally we are always in the present. Like a pendulum our perception of time swings between past and future and through stillness, rests in the predominant state of now.

Is it because you want to fit in? Is it because you want to be loved? Is it because you want to feel wanted? Is it because you want to be seen in a positive light? Is it because you are in secure?

Hey guys, my first post here. I was wondering what are your experiences and your knowledge about benefits of semen retention. Around a month ago I felt falling in love quite strong in a girl, something I haven’t felt in almost 10 years (which shows me my huge progress I’ve made in my healing journey). That feeling made me stop masturbating. I was used to watching porn and masturbating since I was a teenager but now for the first time in my life I felt disgusted by watching that and felt no real urge to masturbate. I went with the feeling and after around 3 weeks I noticed I feel more energized, motivated and confident - in a signifficant way, one that I’ve never before (as I remember at least) felt in my life. I quickly connected that to the fact I stopped watching porn and masturbating and started reading about that - but there are different things people say. One thing I fear is that this power I now hold can be overwhelming and has to be handled well to be used most optimally. I still feel benefits of it, the three I mentioned earlier but I’m curious for any recommendations, perhaps certain meditations I could do to channel that energy. Hope the weekend goes well for Y’all ❤️🙏🏽