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 if directions aren't 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.
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@nycscotty thanks for your hand ! I pledge not to smoke today. NOPE. life is better without addiction even if my brain sometimes tells me otherwise! I offer my other hand to support the next exer who joins us.
Good Morning All and @21yearsisenough , I gladly take your hand and pledge that I will not smoke today, and extend my other free hand to the next person in line.
Good morning@21yearsisenough! I will gladly take your hand as I pledge to not smoke today NMW! I extend my other hand to the next EX to pledge.
Connie 4 DOF
I'm so happy that you are back with all of us Connie @constanceclum I'll very happily take your hand and pledge to remain Smokefree while EXtending my free hand to the next person in line.
Marilyn 2815 DOF or something like that AND smiling 🌞
Good morning everyone. As I take the hand of @MarilynH, I extend mine to the next in line. Cheers to No smoking today
Good morning all
@allette I will gladly take your hand and pledge NOT to smoke today. I offer my other hand to the next in line. 😊
Good morning everyone! @1Chris0122 I will gladly take your hand and pledge not to smoke with you today or any day. I will offer my other hand to the next person who wishes to pledge with us today!😊
188 DOF💕
@tracy0924 I am happy to take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other free hand in support to the next person in line.
Good morning Everyone. @Taytortot27 I'll take your hand. I pledge not to Smoke today or Ever Again. I Offer my hand to the next in line.
Thanks for your hand @Gai.C . I offer my free hand to the next pledger. Together, we can do this!