To those who have just quit or recently set your quit date. Know this. There is pure true peace in the valley of nonsmoking. It is filled with so much joy and happiness. Something a cigarette can never give. It may be rough in the beginning but as time passes a certain peace will emcompass your entire being. There will be a quiet, calm, inner love for yourself that smoking took away. In the valley of nonsmoking you will love yourself more. So ride the waves of the storm but know it will not last forever.
No matter how hard it may seem at times, it is worth every crave, every urge, every withdrawal, every emotion what ever it takes do it. Your life will literally change. A new awareness about yourself. The things that you thought were important may not be. The things that are will be ....Choose .Life.
If we give ourselves a chance there are so many other things that are more satisfying than smoking. I am just so elated that I don't have to smoke to try and fill a void that could never be filled with a cigarette. Find the things that you like that will lead to your peace. Is it music, books, exercise, yoga, walking, jogging, movies, travel, family, gardening, crafts, helping others? Whatever it is, do it. And you will find peace in the valley of nonsmoking. From a nicotine addict with 149 days of freedom.
