Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
if you're here to (make a pledge) to quit because you've decided without any prior thought to do so - think again. This is not just a place for end-of-the ear New Year's resolutions. The "Oh I REALLY NEED TO QUIT SMOKING" cry and so "THIS YEAR I'll really DO IT!" And "New Year's is the PERFECT TIME!." We've all been there, attempted that. For most of us that New Year's resolution was just a wishful thought based on hope and what our inner wisdom told us we should do for the benefit of our health. It was a beautiful, but brief, emotional desire, supported by very little else than the "I SHOULD."
Quitting takes so much more than that. It takes all sorts of thoughtful supportive measures. It takes desire, yes, but desire is not the deciding factor. Knowledge, dedication, commitment, sacrifice, homework, perseverance... all the words we really don't want to hear. That's what quitting takes. Well, the lasting kind, anyway. We want it to be easy. We want to take a pill and awaken the next day craving free. Doesn't happen. YOU have to do the work necessary to achieve the success you want. YOU have to make and take the time. YOU have to learn and apply that learning and you may have to make some sacrifices along the way. Are you willing? It's an incredibly empowering journey. You'll learn things about yourself you never knew And they are positively THRILLING!
No, it's not an easy ride. Smoking has consumed your days and twilights. For YEARS. It has consumed most of your being in more ways than than you have even considered. But you'll discover all that if you stick around and, well - just read. In order to overcome this addiction, you have to consume something else. A different mindset. Your brain, unfortunately was sabotaged without your knowledge. But knowledge will give you the keys necessary to unlock the door to your Freedom. It's YOUR choice.
What will you choose?
This is a one-day-at-a-time journey. Get through today and you will find it will aid your tomorrow. Each smoke-free day builds upon the next and adds strength and encouragement to those days which followl.
Those who have been a member of this group and have pledged daily, know the strength of this daily dose of commitment. You do us all honor every day. Thank you.
I, Giulia, pledge to remain smoke free this day as I have for the past 3,592 days. Take my hand and don't be afraid. It get's easier. Really it does! Rejoice! Who will join me?
Good Morning All
I gladly take your hand Sharon and pledge not to smoke for today no matter what and offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge
Mag 900 Big Days of Freedom
Thanks for your hand Mag. Guess who's not smoking today? MEEEE! And that's a promise. Paw stretching out for the next Pledgling......
Good Morning. Giulia, AGAIN I get to take your hand and pledge that I will not smoke today no matter what. I will extend my wrinkled, old hand to the next in line.
Sharon 881 DOF
GoodMorning All
I gladly take your hand Sharon and pledge to not smoke today no matter what and offer my free hand to the next in line
Mag 901 DOF
Good Morning. Mag, it is good to see you. I will gladly take your hand and pledge that I will not smoke today no matter what. I offer my other hand out to the next in line.
Sharon 882 DOF
Good Morning All
I gladly take your hand and pledge not to smoke for today no matter what and offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge
Mag902DOF
Good afternoon Mag! and everyone!
I happily take your hand Mag as I promise not to smoke no matter what happens! and I extend my free hand to the next pledger!
Terrie 182 DOF
Whoops I missed yesterday, but I did not smoke!
Good Morning. Thanks for your hand Terrie. I will hold on as I pledge that I will not smoke today no matter what! I offer my other hand out to the next to come along.
Sharon 883 DOF
Good Morning All
Glad to take your hand and pledge to not smoke for 24 hrs and
offer my free hand to the next in line to pledge
Mag at 903 DOF
Thank you for your hand Mag. Here's my pledge, I won't smoke today, no matter what. Holding out my hands in support to all.