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Breathe

Giulia
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This is for the newbies out there.  And for those who are struggling at whatever stage of your quit.  I stumbled upon it.  (If you're unaware of stumbleupon.com, I've just made you aware of it.)  I found value in this and so I pass it on.  The rest of the inspiration can be found at http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2COw9L/:1y4ZiPjh7:K9+gyBGM/www.marcandangel.com/2012/09/24/12-things-m...

"Breathe in the future, breathe out the past.  No matter where you are or what you’re going through, always believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  Never expect, assume, or demand.  Just do your best, control the elements you can control, and then let it be.  Because once you have done what you can, if it is meant to be, it will happen, or it will show you the next step that needs to be taken."

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But I would emphasize - do your best.  You can control more elements that you think if you work at it.  But you MUST work at it.  For quitting takes work.  If you don't work, ain't nothin' gonna happen except continued  failure.  Remember - in this game there ARE no excuses.  The first one you make will lead you down the road to relapse.  And once you've quit, you are responsible for maintaining it.  Although the sentiment above is true for certain things, "if is is meant to be it will happen"  - when it comes to your quit, YOU must make it happen. 

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About the Author
Member since MAY 2008. I quit smoking March 1, 2006. I smoked a pack and a half a day for about 35 years. What did it take to get me smoke free? Perseverance, a promise not to smoke, and a willingness to be uncomfortable for as long as it took to get me to where I am today. I am an Ex but I have not forgotten the initial difficult journey of this rite of passage. That's one of the things that's keeping me proudly smoke free. I don't want to ever have another Day 1 again. You too can achieve your goal of being finally free forever. Change your mind, change your habits, alter your focus, release the myths you hold about smoking. And above all - keep your sense of hewmer. DAY WON - NEVER ANOTHER DAY ONE. If you still want one - you're still vulnerable. Protect your quit!