Appreciate you sharing your reflections. I would like to address some of the points you raised, the 8 limbs of yoga helps you overcome the hindrances of lust and greed, by aligning with the practice of Brahmacharya.
Brahmacharya is a vital aspect of the yogic path, emphasizing the right use of energy, often misunderstood as mere celibacy but encompassing the conscious direction of all forms of energy towards spiritual growth. The struggles with porn addiction or the desire to practice “no fap” stem from unresolved mental defilements and samskaras, which can be overcome through total purification of the being. Achieving true Brahmacharya involves not just physical celibacy but also mental discipline and spiritual focus, leading to freedom from those afflictions