Friday 29 April 2011

Questions to ask yourself


  1. Will acting on this temptation bring me long-term satisfaction or instant gratification
  1. What will be the end result if I act on this temptation?
  2. If I choose to act on this temptation will it make my life better or worse?
  3. Do I take 100% responsibility for my own actions or do I blame others and make excuses?
  4. Can the addicted part of my brain force me to act out against my will?
  5. Is there a part of me that wants to walk away from this?
  6. Can I choose to follow that part that wants to walk away?
  7. Is there a feeling of peace that will come to me if I walk away?
  8. Would I feel better about myself tomorrow if I didn’t act out today?
  9. Will I honor the rational part of my brain that is encouraging me to walk away from this temptation?

These are questions that i should ask myself every time i am about to view porn, instead of just succumbing, I need to step back and think about things, its easier said than done because of the sheer power of the urge, nonetheless i have to try hard that's the best i can do.
I've relapsed again today when i shouldn't have, its a friday and i started the day well i prayed fajr and then went back to sleep but after awhile i was overwhelmed with the urge to view porn, i dont know what triggered it, i need to stay positive and pick myself up, friday prayers will be in about an hour insha'Allah i need to get myself ready.