Illusions

[SimplySheri]

~~Today's Mantra:  I forgive myself for buying into the illusion that I am lacking in any way.~~  Unknown

Did you ever wonder why you can't seem to stick a quit when no one else seems to have that problem?  Maybe you think that there's something wrong with you.  Maybe you think you're odd or sad or different.  Maybe you feel like a failure.

It's time to stop.  Right now, really stop.  Because that kind of thinking is just wrong.  It may be your addiction talking.  It may be echoes of family members speaking their ignorance.  It may be a combination of different things.  Whatever it is, it is so not the truth.

The truth is....you are perfect just as you are!  You are unique and special and wonderful!  The world needs you here, bringing your own light into an otherwise dim day.  Sound outrageous maybe?  I do have a flair for the dramatic   But this is true.

You were not put on this earth to die a smoker.  You were not offered life just so you can feel bad about yourself and shrink into a nicotine cloud.  You were not put into this world to feel like a failure.

Do not buy into those illusions any longer.  You have capabilities you beyond your wildest dreams!  You can do so much more than you ever thought possible!  You just need to believe in yourself.

Quitting has its difficult moments.  Addiction isn't pretty.  But you have it in you to quit!  Truth.  You need to break free of addiction thinking and really remember that you are in control of your life, your behaviors, your thoughts.

May today be a start for you.  Stripping away those negative illusions and bringing forth the brave, wise, beautiful person that you were always meant to be  

Namaste,

Sheri