Whether it's my physical, mental or even spiritual health, all the pieces are coming together in what makes Thomas uniquely special. That hasn't happened overnight but I know when the first border pieces were assembled - when I began my Quit Smoking Journey!
I had a very different puzzle assembled then. I thought I would live healthy forever no matter what I did or didn't do for my Self. Long hours at work, lack of sleep, ignoring my nutrition, "exercise" - What's that? Never heard of it! You name it - I was on a path of Self Destruction!
Now I am on a Healthy Path and the contrast is so clear! I'm not talking about New Year's Resolution type - I'm going to change everything at once with sheer willpower changes. Actually, they're very small changes (pieces of a massive puzzle.) One by one I incorporated each of them into my life.
But what's ironic is that I didn't set out to do that! I only set out to Quit Smoking before it killed me prematurely! With one decision taken one single day at a time, another fell into place, and then another and another....
That's why I refer to Smoking Cessation as the very BEST decision I ever made!
Just who was that Thomas of 6 Years ago? Certainly not recognizable to me now! I fit in different pieces along the way and just like puzzle pieces, when they were in the right space they made everything around their edges more understandable and achievable! Smoking cessation led to better nutrition led to better body image and self esteem, led to yes, even for me, exercise - but not because I have to because I want to and it feels right to me to honor my body! I took on first depression and then anxiety. I came to terms with my belief system as it stands today starting with living my Values I learned more about relationships and boundary setting and expectations, courage, kindness, love and respect....
Smoking Cessation is the gift you give to yourself that keeps giving and giving!
I like the puzzle that coming together within me!
My bet is most if not all long term Quitters feel much the same way!
TODAY is a great day to begin - Smoke FREE!
N.O.P.E,
N.E.F.
S.I.N.A.O.
