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.
I accept the hand in the pledge to not smoke. Extending my hand to the next.
I extend my hand to the next one in line & accept your hand & pledge not to smoke today NOPE
@kcorby65 thank you for your hand, I gratefully take it and pledge not to smoke today, for any reason. NOPE! Here is my free hand to the next EXer wishing to pledge. Have a wonderful day everyone!
Mark 95 DOF
Thanks for the hand @mpnaegle , I accept and pledge to remain completely nicotine FREE for the nEXt 24 while EXtending a FREE hand to the nEXt EX in line....
Papa
I accept the pledge and take your hand and extend my other hand to the next Exer
@Birdie65, Thank you for your hand, Linda! I pledge to stay smoke free today and extend my hand for the next person in line.
Jen
Good morning @Cat_Mom_Jen I gladly accept your hand and pledge not to smoke today. Extending my hand to the next Exer pledging.
Barb
1213 DOF
I gladly accept your hand and pledge not to smoke today. Extending my hand to the next Exer pledging.
@truckerjoeh1959 Happy to see you joined us!
Barb
@Barbscloud I take your hand with 4619 days of freedom. Glad I quit while this 37 year old body has time to heal. I extend my hand out to the next person . Where my GURLS at?