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What started off as a calm day

JACKIE1-25-15
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Has turned into a whirlwind. Several times I said to myself I would have smoked by now or this is just something that is testing whether I will smoke or not.   I try to remind myself that material things do not last and we have to prioritize how we feel about possessions. 

Today was the very first time I ever parked my brand new car on the street. Right in front of my house because I planned to return to unload it shortly but obstruction in the drive and I got sidetrackd by hunger.  Low and behold I hear this noise like a jack hammer.  I went outside.  My neighbor is cutting rocks with his lawn mower. (literally)  I run into the house to get my keys to move my car can't find them.   By the time I had returned Guess What. Window shattered.  Now I am frustrated.  Deductible $XXX.00  I know he doesn't have any money so what is the point of me approaching him.  He is drunk anyway.  Breathe Jackie Breathe, this is just something trying to get you to smoke.  But you are not going to.  Scream Holler, no don't scream don't holler.   Passed the test. I had planned to take a trip Mothers Day.  I am going broken window and all.   I am stronger than what I think I am.  Broken window, drunk neighbor, burnt potatoes. But it is all good.  Breathe Jackie Breathe.  Have great Mother's Day to all of the Mother's....Life goes on even as a nonsmoker.  We can do this.

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Lay aside every weight that may be slowing you down. Make up your mind not to allow doubt cause you to stumble. You can do this! Do not allow fear , False Expectations Appearing Real to hold you down. You can do this! Break the chains of addiction, forgive yourself for ever smoking. move forward and start loving yourself more each day by staying smokefree. Put aside worry, anxiety, depression, any EXcuse that you would use to not get in or stay in the race of freedom. Take one day at a time, one step if necessary. Run the race diligently, steady and sure with endurance. Believe that you can. Keep your eye on the prize. Hang tough, stay close, be mindful, never give in, never give up.