Daily Pledge, Bonfires and Quit Celebrations: Traditions born from the members
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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 and directions not 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.
Thanks for your hand @Barbscloud !
I pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand to the next in line.
Lynne 1735
Good morning,, I joyfully & merrily except your hand Barbscloud and pledge not to smoke today. I jingle my other hand to the next person who wishes to pledge. A fine day to everyone.
Good morning to everyone, I join with Kittysgalore and pledge not to dip today. I extend my hand out out for support to the next person. Have a great day!
Good morning, everyone
I'll gladly take your hand @rubybo1221 and pledge No Smoking for me today and offer my free hand to the next Winner in line
Carl
@Cousin-Itt Thanks for your hand Carl! I accept it and pledge not to smoke today and offer my free hand to the next EX who chooses to do the same.
Pmt
Good morning Everyone. @pmt I'll take your hand. I pledge not to smoke today or ever again. I offer my hand to the next Ex in line.
Good morning, @Barbscloud and thank you for your hand.
I am so hppy to finally be able to sign in again.
I pledge to make today another smoke free day! I extend my hand to the next Exer to pledge.
PT
Good evening and I pledge not to smoke and offer my hand to the next one who joins us.
I take your hand @Barbscloud and pledge not to smoke or vape today. I happily extend my free hand to the next person in line.
Caroline
16 DOF