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Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members

JimTaddeo
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DAILY PLEDGE......August-31-2009 through September-6-2009

DAILY PLEDGE........WELCOME TO YOUR FREEDOM??










"BREATHE........DEEPLY...........THE FRESHEST OF MOUNTAIN AIR.............DAY BY DAY I AM TRANSFORMED..........I AM STRENGTHENED............I AM FREE!"






THE SELF-EMPOWERMENT PLEDGE

Seven Simple Promises That Will Change Your Life

Monday’s Promise: Responsibility
I will take complete responsibility for my health, my happiness, my success, and my life, and will not blame others for my problems or predicaments.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!



Tuesday’s Promise: Accountability
I will not allow low self-esteem, self-limiting beliefs, or the negativity of others to prevent me from achieving my authentic goals and from becoming the person I am meant to be.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!


Wednesday’s Promise: Determination
I will do the things I’m afraid to do, but which I know should be done. Sometimes this will mean asking for help to do that which I cannot do by myself.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!



Thursday’s Promise: Contribution
I will earn the help I need in advance by helping other people now, and repay the help I receive by serving others later.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!



Friday’s Promise: Resilience
I will face rejection and failure with courage, awareness, and perseverance, making these experiences the platform for future acceptance and success.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!




Saturday’s Promise: Perspective
Though I might not understand why adversity happens, by my conscious choice I will find strength, compassion, and grace through my trials.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!



Sunday’s Promise: Faith
My faith and my gratitude for all that I have been blessed with will shine through in my attitudes and in my actions.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!



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The above seven promises/pledges are an adaptation of The Self Empowerment Pledge by Mr. Joe Tye Please visit his website and my addition of the NO NICOTINE self pledge intended to be USED AS MANY TIMES A DAY AS YOU NEED TO reinforce your complete RE-LEARNING of life WITHOUT SMOKING.

WELCOME TO YOUR FREEDOM OF CHOICE!


GREAT CHOICE!
















I Pledge Not To Smoke Today or Tonight and I Extend My Smoke Free Hand of Support to The Next In Line

I Pledge No Excuses to Smoke For Me Today
I know that NO EXCUSE TO SMOKE IS EVER VALID!
I know that any memories I may have about smoking being MY FRIEND, MY COMFORT, MY STRESS RELIEF, MY RELAXATION, MY ESCAPE, OR ANYTHING POSITIVE ARE NOTHING BUT LIES!
WHEN MY MIND TELLS ME THAT I AM SUFFERING BECAUSE I QUIT SMOKING I WILL KNOW THAT IS A LIE FROM A JUNKIE TRYING TO KEEP USING!
THE TRUTH IS THAT I AM NOT SUFFERING!
IN FACT I AM HEALING FROM THE TRUE SUFFERING THAT I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING WHILE ACTIVELY ADDICTED TO NICOTINE!
I ONLY THOUGHT I WAS ENJOYING MYSELF BECAUSE OF CHEMISTRY NOT REALITY!
I know that if I take ONE PUFF IT WILL BE FOLLOWED WITH ONE PACK, WILL BE ONE CARTON, AND FROM THAT POINT ON I WILL BE RIGHT WHERE I STARTED FROM, AN ADDICT THAT USES!
I Pledge, if I do think about cigarettes today, I will think of the most horrific effects of smoking because there is no pleasure in killing myself.
So the picture I will think of will be of CANCER, PAIN, RADIATION TREATMENTS, HAVING A LUNG REMOVED, A SLOW HORRIBLE DEATH, HORRIBLE SUFFERING AND MOMENTS OF TERROR, MY LOVED ONES CRYING AT MY FUNERAL, THE COLD GROUND AND DEATH.


I pledge that I will remain committed to myself and this QUIT so that I will allow myself enough time to find out how GREAT LIFE ACTUALLY CAN BE AS AN EX-SMOKER.


Since I am planning on a smoke free day I extend my great smelling hands of support and strength to the next person in line...........



I take your hand as we build a chain, Of healing and freedom, in this act we remain, Companions on a journey, sisters and brothers afflicted, Enlightened and changing, we're only addicted, There is so much more than the old despair, Hold on to the hands of others that care, Day by day or hour by hour if you need, We begin our journey adhering to this creed, That I help you and you help me, Together I pledge we will all remain FREE! So mote it be!





In a daily journey of transformation the only thing I can actually control is me and my own behavior...
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claudia2
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Jim, I will take your hand this morning as I come her to make my pledge to stay smoke free!

I will take complete responsibility for my health, my happiness, my success, and my life, and will not blame others for my problems or predicaments.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!
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JimTaddeo
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Thanks Claudia and I will take complete responsibility for my health, my happiness, my success, and my life, and will not blame others for my problems or predicaments.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!
I EXtend my FREE hand and strength to the nEXt EX in line.
Papa has been FREE for One year, two months, one week, three days, 2 hours, 23 minutes and 7 seconds. 8721 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,853.42. Life saved: 4 weeks, 2 days, 6 hours, 45 minutes.
In a daily journey of transformation the only thing I can actually control is me and my own behavior...
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maria12
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Good morning pals! Maria aka Mammi....signin in! Lend me your hand, papa, and I'lll hold out my other hand for the next EX in line. I pledge to take responsibility for my own health, happiness, success and life, not blaming ohters for my problems or predicaments.. I won't smoke , no matter what happens!


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Good morning all!!! I will take complete responsibility for my health, my happiness, my success, and my life, and will not blame others for my problems or predicaments.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!
Theresa - Free and Healing for Four Months, Twenty Two Days, 9 Hours and 28 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 10 Days, by avoiding the use of 2888 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $733.54.
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judy9
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GOOD MORNING !!!!!

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Thank you, Linda for your hand in line this Magnificant Monday !!
I~~ Judy~~ am Proudly here this morning to pledge to remain smoke free for the next 24 hours. And in doing so, I'd like to hold my other hand out to the next in line......................." Before giving in to that one cigarette,
REMEMBER, they travel in PACKS."
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sandi8
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Hi Judy I take your hand this day and
I will take complete responsibility for my health, my happiness, my success, and my life, and will not blame others for my problems or predicaments.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!
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barbara42
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hello all my friends, i will gladly take your hand Sandi and pledge not to smoke for the next 24 hours and hold out my free hand for the next in line
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cindywilson
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AWell hello there Miss Barbara, I will hapily take your hand an pledge not to smoke today and I extend my free hand to the next ex who would like to also pledge,full of friendship, compassion and help....
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JimTaddeo
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Good morning Cindy...........Thanks for the hand..................THIS IS A BIG ONE ESPECIALLY FOR ADDICTS.............EVEN IF YOU DON'T ADMIT IT.............I will not allow low self-esteem, self-limiting beliefs, or the negativity of others to prevent me from achieving my authentic goals and from becoming the person I am meant to be.
I will NOT smoke today NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS! It has never helped me in my life and I Pledge to remain FREE FROM NICOTINE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS!
I EXtend my FREE hand and strength to the nEXt EX in line.
Papa Jimmy has been FREE and HEALING for One year, two months, one week, four days, 2 hours, 2 minutes and 28 seconds. 8741 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,857.61. Life saved: 4 weeks, 2 days, 8 hours, 25 minutes.
In a daily journey of transformation the only thing I can actually control is me and my own behavior...
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