Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
Welcome - to the first, or hundred and first, or one thousand and first day of your quit!
In the beginning of our journeys we need to form a pact, make a promise, a commitment with ourselves to not do something we’ve done for perhaps many years. Whether it’s smoke, vape, chaw, snus - engage in some habitual form of nicotine consumption. Even NRTs can become addictive with constant overuse if directions aren't followed.
At first we can feel a bit like fish out of water, flopping around in a strange environment and we need to take a helping hand more often, vow more strongly and gather strength from the other fish around us. In the beginning we especially need to be very attentive to our commitment and hold ourselves accountable. But as we progress, that need lessens. Happily. But still we’ll come back once a day or week or whenever we need to (when that sudden emotional craving moment smacks us) in order to reinforce our commitment and keep our quits safe. Or simply to offer a hand in support.
Come here whenever you need to. Take the hand offered by the person before you. It could be the hand of someone on their first day. How thrilling is THAT! And each time you reach out with your other hand for the next quitter know that you're proclaiming “Yes, I can! And so can YOU!”
We’re all on this journey together. And there is strength and beauty in this shared commitment. Bravo to us all!
How to pledge:
As you go through your day you know that you have these two people with you and all of you are keeping each other strong. How cool is that!
If these help you - use them. If they don't - create your own. (Thanks to @JimTaddeo for finding them.)
Interested in volunteering to run the Daily Pledge? Send me a PM for more information.
Note: The above text has been provided by the EX Community from previously posted Daily Pledges and doesn't reflect the views or opinions of BecomeAnEX, Truth Initiative or the EX Team.
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Those aqua flip flops in the picture Mark posted at the beginning of this thread are are mine! I envision myself at this very relaxing shore and take your hand @Amyb822 to offer mutual support and with agreement to not smoke today. And I extend my free hand to the next one to pledge.
I take your hand SuzyQ411 and agree not to smoke and extend my support and my handto the next person in line.
Thanks @darylene2009 @for your hand and I join you in agreeing not to smoke today. I extend my hand to another EXer…,
@Braided, Good morning! Thank you for your hand! I pledge to not smoke today and extend my hand for the next person in line. Have a great day! 🍎
@Cat_Mom_Jen, I gladly take your hand and I pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other hand to the next person in line.
Good morning @Cat_Mom_Jen I gladly accept your hand and pledge not to smoke today. Extending my hand to the next Ex pledging..
1603 D
Good morning.
I'll gladly take your hand Barb @Barbscloud and pledge No Smoking for me today here in Sw. Ohio. I extend my free hand to the next Winner in line
Carl
I'll very happily take your hand Carl @Cousin-Itt and pledge to remain Smokefree while EXtending my free hand to the next person in line.
Marilyn 2941 DOF or something like that AND smiling 😁
@MarilynH I am happy to take your hand and pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other free hand in support to the next person.
John