If you're curious about spirituality through asceticism

And if you're not, don't feel the need to answer.

But I'm feeling the need to put the reins on my behavior and I want to shed some things in hopes that pursuing simplicity and self-denial will help me locate what's truly important. I don't want to be a solitary person in the desert, but I'd be happy to hear from anyone for whom this path seems attractive or necessary.

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Glassysky · 26-30, M

Im a spiritual person.

Annie1899 · 36-40, F

@Glassysky Do you consider yourself ascetic? Or do you want to simplify your life to concentrate on spiritual things?

Glassysky · 26-30, M

@Annie1899 A bit of both.

Annie1899 · 36-40, F

@Glassysky What do you do to practice self denial?

Glassysky · 26-30, M

@Annie1899 Have a summer house, usually go there in winters and isolate myself & some other things.

Annie1899 · 36-40, F

@Glassysky That sounds really good. Tell me more.

Glassysky · 26-30, M

@Annie1899 I usually only take cold showers, I only cook what I can hunt locally, usually I do this when I need a break from life. It kinda restores me.

Annie1899 · 36-40, F

@Glassysky That's awesome. Are you on your own when you do this?

Glassysky · 26-30, M

@Annie1899 Yes.
Have you ever tried isolating yourself like this?

Annie1899 · 36-40, F

@Glassysky I do spend my time alone, and I do practice self denial -- but I haven't exiled myself as you have. I'm imagining what it must be like.

Glassysky · 26-30, M

@Annie1899 Its so good, honestly.
Restores me right up.

How do you practice self denial?

Its better to exile yourself somewhere you will have some hardships

Annie1899 · 36-40, F

@Glassysky I try to simplify and deny myself physical pleasure, while studying and listening to music.Dress simply and modestly. Eat frugally. Things like that. What hardships do you face?

Glassysky · 26-30, M

@Annie1899 deny physical pleasure?

Cold showers in winter. If I didnt get any fish or meat Id not eat anything but fast the day. Id go exploring (can be dangerous in winter honestly) no one else just me.

Annie1899 · 36-40, F

@Glassysky Well, music might be considered spiritual pleasure. Uplifting for the soul. Cold showers must be hard. I've opened the windows in winter and sat in a freezing cold room.

Glassysky · 26-30, M

@Annie1899 Hard but keeps you in your senses. Would you ever isolate yourself like that?

Annie1899 · 36-40, F

@Glassysky I wouldn't rule it out. I do need to imagine what I'd be getting myself into first.

Glassysky · 26-30, M

@Annie1899 Itd be tough. But worth it.

Annie1899 · 36-40, F

@Glassysky If you were going to take your experience to the next level, what would you do differently?

Glassysky · 26-30, M

@Annie1899 Maybe take someone with me for a extended period of time with no social comforts.

Annie1899 · 36-40, F

@Glassysky That's an interesting idea.
Hey I need to go to bed. It was good chatting with you.

Glassysky · 26-30, M

@Annie1899 You as well! Sleep tight. Feel free to reply later

Annie1899 · 36-40, F

@Glassysky Thanks. You sleep tight too.