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Today’s focus is motivation. Many trainees ask how we can stay motivated, despite all the many challenges we face (such as being busy, not feeling like training, being stressed out about the world, being tempted to just relax or jerk off, etc.)

Fortunately, there are many ways to stay motivated. One way is to build up a set of images that inspire them (such as the TempleOfEros Tumblr account, or their own Tumblr), or to have one specific image that reflects what they want to become. Being as specific as possible can help burn this motivation into our minds, so we can see it and feel it even when we don’t feel connected with our body or libido, and when we don’t feel like training at all.

If we’ve already made some progress, that becomes a feedback loop -- the hotter we look or feel, the more motivated we are to keep making progress. Personally, I fucking love looking like my own wet dream, between the muscles, the cock, the fountains of cum, and all the rest.

However, we can’t be at peak shape all the time. Whether we are just starting training, haven’t made a lot of progress yet, are trying to get back in shape after not being able to train, or are dealing with longer-term setbacks, there always are ways to stay motivated.

For example, we can picture as vividly as possible what it’s like to stick to our plan, whether we’ve already felt that or are just imagining it. Picture having enough dedication to stick with your training plan, to say no to the easy route that leads to a short-term burst of pleasure but derails you from your plan. Picture what you will look like and feel like when you reach your goals. Remember why you want to train in the first place.

If we visualize these things for long enough, (a minimum of 30 seconds, up to 5 minutes or so), that becomes our state of mind. Eventually, our usual doubts, distractions, and self-criticism may creep back in, but we can always return to our motivation whenever needed.

That’s one reason why we wear an undergarment whenever possible in the Path of Eros, such as a cock ring, glans ring, ball weights, or a butt plug -- to remind us that it is always possible to remember our power and our focus.

Get at least one new undergarment that meets the Path of Eros dress code. Just as other wisdom traditions use a piece of clothing or jewelry to remind practitioners to stay on their path (like a Christian cross, Jewish star of David, Buddhist prayer beads, etc.), in the Path of Eros we use undergarments like cock rings, glans rings, ball stretchers, ball weights, and butt plugs to remind ourselves of our practice, our power, and our dedication.

Comfortable options for long-term wear include 3-way cock rings like the pictured one from UnitX, as well as many other kinds of silicone or rubber cock rings. Metal rings are great too, but may not be as comfortable for long-term use.