Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
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.
Good morning Cat again!! How are you? Thanks for your hand. I'll take it and pledge not to smoke today. I extend the other hand to the next in line ready to pledge.
Good morning Everyone. @Florflor I'll take your hand. I pledge not to smoke today or ever again. I offer my hand to the next Ex in line.
Good Morning Gail @Gai.C Thank you for your hand as I pledge No Smoking for me today here in SW. Ohio I offer my free hand to the next Winner in line
Carl
Good morning @Cousin-Itt I gladly accept your hand and pledge to smoke today. Extending my hand to the next Exer pledging.
Barb
1298 DOF
Hi Barb! @Barbscloud Thanks for your hand today. I need it. I pledge that no matter what I will not smoke today. Offering my free hand to our next pledger.
Dave - 1115 DOF
Good morning from sunny Los Angeles @DavesTime and thank you for your hand! I gratefully grab hold of it and pledge not to smoke today for any reason. NOPE! Here is my free hand to the next EXer wishing to pledge. Have a great day everyone! Happy Friday!
Mark 181 DOF
Giod morning everyone from the cool side of Tennessee. I pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand to the next Exer in line. Have a blessed day.
Hey Linda
I take your hand and Commit not to smoke today. I offer my hand to the next person.
Mary
@Turtleday1 Thank you for your hand in commitment to not smoke today. As one of the recovering fish in this pond of ex-smokers, I offer my other hand to the next pledger.