willem20 Posted March 3, 2015 It is quite odd, I've been interested in Eastern philosophies, but I've never taken the time to become a part of a community like this. My name is Willem, and the main reason I've registered is because I'm looking for wisdom. Typical Western clichés don't seem to fulfill, so I started searching for more wisdom. The reason I'm looking for wisdom is because I have some issues around myself. I'll be straight forward with it, hopefully I won't scare you off, but pornography has been a big issue in my life. I am aware that the reason porn is a big issue, is because I can't handle feeling bad. It might an odd revelation, but this has been a vicious circle in my life. Everytime I have a hangover, I dont sit it out, but try to fill the gap with food, pornography or whatever else there is to take. Don't even get me started on broken hearts, losing jobs or big fights with friends. Hopefully becoming a part of this community will help me improve. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted March 3, 2015 Hello Willem, and welcome to the forums! Glad you found your way to us. I think the best way to find your solace is to communicate, and that's what this place is all about :-) Please take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum terms and rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, SC and the TTB team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted March 4, 2015 Welcome. Just want to say...these things are what every normal person struggles with, so don't think it would scare anyone away here.I had a psychology professor who called it "self medicating". If you don't have a very strong inner peace or serenity, then it's only natural to seek out something pleasurable when there is even a hint of pain. And perhaps it's even healthy to do so!If you find a spiritual path that can help you gain a strong sense of inner peace, as well as keep you busy with productive things in life, then perhaps over a few years you'll be able to not need external sources of pleasure so much. That's my experience at least. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanir Thunder Dojo Tan Posted March 4, 2015 I think you will find that The Bums is the perfect resource for your inqueries and interests in eastern philosophy and practices! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
