I had written several blogs about this upcoming milestone so I wasn't sure whether I would be blogging today. I could not sleep so here I am at 4:00 am and I am on it. This day is rather humbling and I am very thankful that I have come this far but as Summer Rain says “the journey continues” and that is a fact. I never want to be complacent in my quit and there are other mountains to climb so I am going to keep it short and simple. Onward and Beyond!
As I continue to reflect on this journey one of the things that has been profound for me was learning about nicotine addiction. It is very important that we understand the facts and dispel the myths on this subject.
To make a long story short. I live in the tobacco growing state Virginia, one of the first colonies that produced the drug. For years I have traveled the roads of the tobacco farms and even as a smoker never given much thought to what I was putting into my body. After quitting and learning about nicotine, tobacco, all the additives and addiction the blinders were lifted.
Here are several links that I recommend to get a better understanding of nicotine which could make your quit a lot easier. I try to refer these in all of my welcoming comments. If you haven’t taken the time to read these you may be missing the boat or train.
http://whyquit.com/whyquit/LinksAAddiction.html
http://whyquit.com/ffn/
.I am also learning tips from the old and the new. Here are some eye openers:
"My trick was to just fake it being easy until it was my new reality" - TimFriday2 .
If I take one puff I will surely die Immediately. JACKIE
And of course I have to play my theme song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY
To God Be the Glory, Have a wonderful smokefree stress free day.
Amen
