Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
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Welcome - to the first, or hundred and first, or one thousand and first day of your quit!
In the beginning of our journeys we need to form a pact, make a promise, a commitment with ourselves to not do something we’ve done for perhaps many years. Whether it’s smoke, vape, chaw, snus - engage in some habitual form of nicotine consumption. Even NRTs can become addictive with constant overuse and directions not followed.
At first we can feel a bit like fish out of water, flopping around in a strange environment and we need to take a helping hand more often, vow more strongly and gather strength from the other fish around us. In the beginning we especially need to be very attentive to our commitment and hold ourselves accountable. But as we progress, that need lessens. Happily. But still we’ll come back once a day or week or whenever we need to (when that sudden emotional craving moment smacks us) in order to reinforce our commitment and keep our quits safe. Or simply to offer a hand in support.
Come here whenever you need to. Take the hand offered by the person before you. It could be the hand of someone on their first day. How thrilling is THAT! And each time you reach out with your other hand for the next quitter know that you're proclaiming “Yes, I can! And so can YOU!”
We’re all on this journey together. And there is strength and beauty in this shared commitment. Bravo to us all!
How to pledge:
As you go through your day you know that you have these two people with you and all of you are keeping each other strong. How cool is that!
If these help you - use them. If they don't - create your own. (Thanks to @JimTaddeo for finding them.)
Interested in volunteering to run the Daily Pledge? Send me a PM for more information.
Note: The above text has been provided by the EX Community from previously posted Daily Pledges and doesn't reflect the views or opinions of BecomeAnEX, Truth Initiative or the EX Team.
@Gai.C, Good morning! Thank you for your hand. I pledge to not smoke today and extend my hand for the next person in line. Have a great day!
Good morning @Cat_Mom_Jen I gladly take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I extend my hand to the next person in line to pledge.
@Kimshine Thanks for your hand! I happily accept it in mutual support and with agreed commitment to not smoke today. And I offer my free hand to the next EX who agrees to pledge along with us 😊
d. 99 !!
Good morning, everyone
I'll gladly take your hand Suzy @SuzyQ411 as I pledge No Smoking for me today. I offer my free hand to the next Winner in line
Carl
@Cousin-Itt Good morning Carl,
I gladly take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I am offering my other hand to the next person in line. Have a wonderful day 💖💖
Good morning @Wingsbluecheese and thanks for your hand today. I'll gladly hold it and pledge to not smoke today. I offer my free hand to the next person to pledge with us.
Julie 1190 DOF
@minihorses Good morning! I keep forgetting to pledge! I accept your hand and pledge not to vape today. I lovingly extend my free hand to the next person who needs it.
xoxo
rikki
47 DOF
Good morning everyone! Hi @RikkiJean ! I will gladly take your hand and promise not to smoke today! I extend my other hand to the next person who wishes to pledge!
83DOF
Hi @tracy0924 I am happy to take your hand in support and thank you for extending it! I am reaching out my other hand in support to whoever is next in line. 😃
Hi Metroguy,
Thank you for the hand and reach out my hand to the next EXer!
Just a shout out to my sister who joins the 6% club today!!!!!!
maggie