Comments on: Manly Virtue: Temperance (10 Steps To Self-Control And Self-Discipline)

By: Misheah

Misheah — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:38:36 +0000

Thanks for this wonderful site , can u please explain to me FURTHER what the meaning of the first one is ? specially the thing of being specific, thanks because I am going to report this on our class !

(will be waiting for your reply)

By: danboy

danboy — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:52:07 +0000

Hello

Thanks for this site. I have been a long time drinker. I stayed sober for 5 yrs once and gave in to lifes frustrations. When I was young, I was made fun of often for my (real) name. I believe this had such a profound impact on me that from that moment on, I subconciously decided to run instead of deal with my emotions in the future toward people.

I generally don’t like people and have jumped around from job to job for a long time. I think I’ve worked at 15-18 places in 22 years time. Could someone please relate to me how the practice of temperance can help in my gaining enough self esteem so as to not let people and the general conditional requirements of life continue to overtake me along with my default reactions.

I should also say I have asked God to come into my life and help me to remove all negative reactions and practice temperance. God blessed me with an understanding spouse who has been carrying the ball in many areas, a very strongwill focused person, the opposite of me. I need to also repay her in due tome, but don;t know really how.

Thanks very much, danboy524 aattggmmaillddottccomm

By: Bill @ howtofixarelationship

Bill @ howtofixarelationship — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:56:47 +0000

There is one area in my life that I have been trying to change for sometime now and still find it dificult, it has landed me in trouble more time than I can remamber. I have managed to control it in certain areas in my life, and thats round my family. Now I need to take control at work, I might just get that promotion.
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By: SAMUEL

SAMUEL — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:03:12 +0000

WISE MEN SHOULD NEVER CEASE TO SEEK THIS FOUNDERMENTALS

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:47:08 +0000

@rummuser – thank you for sharing. Your comments are very touching and I wish you and your son the absolute very best.

By: rummuser

rummuser — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:26:44 +0000

I am a father of an alcoholic in recovery. I too joined up with AA to help him get over his addiction and while I have now been without any alcohol in my system for nine years, my son with God’s grace has been so for the past eight. That turning point in my life made me realize that moderation alone is not enough in many cases and temperance or even total giving up is a far better alternative. Your post is very inspiring. Thank you.

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By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:03:22 +0000

Thanks John…I read your last post. I am a father of a 14 week old. We struggle with the two, but have settled in with Huggies. My wife loves the Pampers though and she will probably win out in the end. Congrats on being a father…we are so happy and I am sure you are too!!!

By: John

John — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:13:12 +0000

In my opinion, temperance is the root of all other virtues. It is the one that makes you stop and think about every action you take. Parcticing temperance will have an impact on the successful practice of every other virtue. Great article, and a great encouragement for all of us who try to practice these virtues in our lives! Johns last blog post..Pampers vs. Huggies