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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Guerline04 , I take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I offer my hand to the next non-smoker..
You got this Guerline04......
Good morning, @ Guerline04.
I gladly accept your hand and pledge not to smoke today. Extending my hand to the next pledger.
Good Morning @Jorney72 , I will gladly take your hand and pledge that I will not smoke today, and will be extending my other free hand to the next person in line.
Thanks for your hand in mutual support @vicky_k . I accept it with agreement to not smoke today and offer my free hand to the next one to pledge along with us.
@SuzyQ411 thank you and I willingly accept your open hand and pledge not to smoke today as I offer my hand to the next person in line.
Good morning everyone. @SoaringSpirit20 I will take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I offer my other hand to the next person who wishes to pledge today😊
Hi @tracy0924 and everyone. Good to see the newbies! I will gladly take your hand and pledge not to smoke today and offer my free hand to the next exer to pledge.😃
Hello @Snowdoggie I extend my hand to you and I pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other hand to the next person in line.
Good morning Everyone. I pledge not to smoke today or ever again. I offer my hand to the next Ex in line
Morning all its a great day with the sun hitting my shoulder to remain smoke free and catch nature beauty. Thanks for the hand @Gai.C and I offer mine to the next one who joins us.