I thought I was going to celebrate DAY 40 with a long springtime walk - but I forgot to consult with Mother Nature! That's right - Snow! If ever there was a four letter word in my vocabulary this is it for me! It's April 29th for heaven's sake! Anyway, that's not what this blog is about - I just had a moment there!
I learned a lot of things in 40 days. Here's my list:
- I learned to change my thinking about the combination of smoking with other activities I do ( like reading!)
- I learned to quit for me - not my wife or kids or doctor or anyone else but me!
- I learned to be honest with myself and others about my addiction - no hiding, no secrets, no little white lies!
- I learned to be specific when I ask for support since even people with the best of intentions can't read minds!
- I learned to protect my quit by giving up breaks and distancing myself from certain smoking friends, for example. Whatever it takes - having my wife put gasoline in the car for a while so I didn't go near the gas station, even giving up books for a while until I could learn to read safely - WHATEVER IT TAKES!
- I learned that attitude and gratitude make a world of difference!
- I learned to really give up the nico-fantasy and see the truth that waits underneath that smoky lie!
- I learned to keep the serenity prayer close by!
- I learned that we never stop growing if we let ourselves!
- I learned that the friends at becomeanEX will always be there for me to inform, support, and guide my quit! They know that the quit isn't about a month or even a year. It's about a lifetime!
Thank You, friends for teaching me these lessons and in the process of supporting my quit, helping me become a better, happier, healthier person!
So in spite of the Snow, I'm going to celebrate my 40 in a big way! I think I'll treat myself to a great book!
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