Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
if you're here to (make a pledge) to quit because you've decided without any prior thought to do so - think again. This is not just a place for end-of-the ear New Year's resolutions. The "Oh I REALLY NEED TO QUIT SMOKING" cry and so "THIS YEAR I'll really DO IT!" And "New Year's is the PERFECT TIME!." We've all been there, attempted that. For most of us that New Year's resolution was just a wishful thought based on hope and what our inner wisdom told us we should do for the benefit of our health. It was a beautiful, but brief, emotional desire, supported by very little else than the "I SHOULD."
Quitting takes so much more than that. It takes all sorts of thoughtful supportive measures. It takes desire, yes, but desire is not the deciding factor. Knowledge, dedication, commitment, sacrifice, homework, perseverance... all the words we really don't want to hear. That's what quitting takes. Well, the lasting kind, anyway. We want it to be easy. We want to take a pill and awaken the next day craving free. Doesn't happen. YOU have to do the work necessary to achieve the success you want. YOU have to make and take the time. YOU have to learn and apply that learning and you may have to make some sacrifices along the way. Are you willing? It's an incredibly empowering journey. You'll learn things about yourself you never knew And they are positively THRILLING!
No, it's not an easy ride. Smoking has consumed your days and twilights. For YEARS. It has consumed most of your being in more ways than than you have even considered. But you'll discover all that if you stick around and, well - just read. In order to overcome this addiction, you have to consume something else. A different mindset. Your brain, unfortunately was sabotaged without your knowledge. But knowledge will give you the keys necessary to unlock the door to your Freedom. It's YOUR choice.
What will you choose?
This is a one-day-at-a-time journey. Get through today and you will find it will aid your tomorrow. Each smoke-free day builds upon the next and adds strength and encouragement to those days which followl.
Those who have been a member of this group and have pledged daily, know the strength of this daily dose of commitment. You do us all honor every day. Thank you.
I, Giulia, pledge to remain smoke free this day as I have for the past 3,592 days. Take my hand and don't be afraid. It get's easier. Really it does! Rejoice! Who will join me?
Got your hand Mag, and I am most definitely in for the group hug.
I will not smoke this day. Period. I swear.
Sorry, Sharon but I'm enjoying the heck out of the cool weather. I'm a northerner and the temps and humidity down here in TN just about do me in. Except in the winter. But it ain't no fun to live with 6 months of grey and temps in the minus numbers for long periods either. Been there, done that. Living in long underwear, etc. So I know just how you feel. Makes Spring all that much sweeter, though!
Morning. Terrie, it's me grabbing your hand. I've decided that I'm going to be positive about the weather thing....warming up today....only -8 right now and spring will be here in a very short time. Also the retirement and move to warmer weather is only 6 months away!!!
So, I'll dance.....
Sing
And promise that I will not smoke today.
I have 897 DOF
Sharon
Who's grabbing my hand?
I'm dancing to that smoke-free tune! I don't smoke, 'cause I'm no dope, 'cause I say NOPE. And that's a promise! Scratching away those butts and excuses!
DO
No smoke.....no way.......hurray!!!!
I don't smoke today.........
Can you walk along side of me and do the same?
I have 898 DOF
Hi Mag.....Glad to grab your hand. I won't smoke today.......NOPE! If I do.....I want you all to come after me....lock me up and make me go through that withdrawal again!
No.....sure don't want that.....
So, I pledge no smoking for today and I do have a free hand to extend out to the next in line.
Sharon 899 DOF
