self-neutering (spiritually speaking)
Not literally! A decision in the crown that you aren't a sexual being because sex is an abomination.
Self-help
fighting your sexual nature
Humans are sexual beings.
T/F: a calm resolution is always possible
The level of Love has impressive patience and resolution capability.
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
by John Eldredge. He challenges Christian men to return to what he characterizes as authentic masculinity without resorting to a "macho man" mentality -- wikipedia.
Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps
Priority request: A plan to save money, pay off debt, and build wealth. Ramsey claims the plan works every time, but it requires commitment and action.
keeping a diary or journal
Also blogging for personal/spiritual growth.
The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
Popular productivity book by Gary W. Keller, a founder of America's largest real estate company.
cutting off narcissistic parents/friends
Positive (setting boundaries) or negative (being unforgiving)? -- request.
Atomic Habits, by James Clear
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones -- subtitle.
self-definition
A stage of growth between Courage and Trust.
negative expectations
Reifies the positionality "I knew things wouldn't work out."
positive expectations
A posture toward all of life.
gambling addiction
Priority request: Something I struggle with. Maybe people here have friends and family members who also struggle, and thus this could bring understanding to the problem.
The Rational Male
"The Bible of the Red Pill," a pickup artist guidebook, by Rollo Tomassi.
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, by Joe Dispenza
How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One.