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	<title>Destination Freedom &#187; joy</title>
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		<title>Porn &amp; Sex Addiction</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pornography is a powerful mimicry of actual sexual relations. When a man and a woman engage in one of the most intimate acts they can engaged in, and if they have done so under the sanctifying shelter of a committed relationship, marriage, there is a strength, a binding and a powerful unifying that occurs. But [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pornography is a powerful mimicry of actual sexual relations. When a man and a woman engage in one of the most intimate acts they can engaged in, and if they have done so under the sanctifying shelter of a committed relationship, marriage, there is a strength, a binding and a powerful unifying that occurs. But when porn is introduced it bleeds this pure and real relationship of the true power it can hold. It can and so often does, lead to a perverted illusion and even a sex addiction.</p>
<p>Those suffering from a sex addiction fueled by the fire of porn so often don’t feel like there’s an escape. Thus, they may have come to justify their behavior as acceptable, or at very least, tolerable. But there is beauty missing from an otherwise amazing aspect of their committed relationship to their spouse.</p>
<p>While many emotions and thoughts in the head of the one addicted can keep them bound to a sex addiction, there are some that may help to break the chains and help them breathe beauty and wholeness again into that sacred aspect of the marriage relationship.</p>
<p><strong>First</strong>, know and feel your worth as a human. If this is hart to do for you, imagine someone you know who you see as a great person. Put yourself in the picture and see them conferring their greatness upon you as one is knighted. You may also imagine them telling you that you are important and loved. Feel their acceptance into a new “brotherhood” and thank them for this amazing new perspective.</p>
<p><strong>Second</strong>, know that there is hope! You’re not the only one who’s struggled with an addiction to porn or sex and you’re not the only one who will overcome this with consistent actions to learn, apply and teach those known skills that lead to personal freedom and happiness.</p>
<p><strong>Third</strong>, know that you’ve been sent here to earth to accomplish great things. You may have already felt impressions as to what. This can make an addiction all the more frustrating, but know that there are incredible things in your future. Let the positive energy of these things fill your mind. See yourself affecting others in powerful ways. Letting go of this addiction to porn and/or sex will only be a wonderful step towards that future that’s filled with joy and light. You can know that future even now.</p>
<p>Start your journey by signing up to the right for a free mini course that will teach you a little about how the brain can trap you into an <a href="http://www.freedomfrompornaddiction.com/addiction-to-masturbation.htm">addiction to masturbation</a>, porn, sex and how you can harness its power to get you out.</p>
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		<title>Pornography Recovery</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joseph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recovery from pornography addiction can be a tricky endeavor. There are so many voices these days who claim that there is nothing wrong with viewing porn and some psychologists even use it to “enhance marital intimacy.” While there are so many who justify its use there is a voice inside each one of us which, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recovery from pornography addiction can be a tricky endeavor. There are so many voices these days who claim that there is nothing wrong with viewing porn and some psychologists even use it to “enhance marital intimacy.”</p>
<p>While there are so many who justify its use there is a voice inside each one of us which, if listened to, tells us that there is something noble and uplifting about modesty, something virtuous about waiting to give that part of ourselves until the whole self can be given in marriage &amp; something profoundly powerful about sexual purity until that is achieved.</p>
<p>There are powerful mechanisms in the brain that help lock into place the desire to view porn once it has already been viewed. If you’ve found yourself caught in this rut, don’t get down on yourself. Shame most likely will not lead you to overcome this struggle.</p>
<p>While there are ideal sexual conditions, there are many who have stumbled for whatever reason upon the many false portrayals of human intimacy that promise, but can never deliver true joy.</p>
<p>Pornography addiction recovery is possible and is one of the best things that one who’s addicted can do for themselves and for others in their life. There IS hope if you’ve fallen into despair. There IS a reason to break free if you’ve been caught up in the illusion of porn. There is true beauty to be had again &amp; confidence to be restored.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from <a title="Christian Porn Addiction" href="http://www.freedomfrompornaddiction.com/christian-porn-addiction.htm" target="_self">porn addiction</a> there are several directions you could take, but know that each one requires a sincere commitment, even if it just begins as a commitment to simply learn a bit about the addiction &amp; behavior.</p>
<p>Take a deep breath, imagine where you want to be &amp; let that feeling build in you. When you are ready to take the 1st step, sign up at the right for a free mini-course that will help you learn the skills that thousands have now learned and used to successfully overcome pornography &amp; other sexual addictions. You have great strengths, but they&#8217;re being used you. Learn how to turn the tables!</p>
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