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 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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Morning 🌄 all its a great day to say no smoking for me. Thanks for the hand @Barbscloud and I offer my other hand to the next one who joins us.
I'll very happily take your hand @Gail561 and pledge to remain Smokefree while EXtending my free hand to the next person in line.
Marilyn 2937 DOF or something like that AND smiling 😁
Good Morning
I'll gladly take your hand Marilyn @MarilynH as I pledge No Smoking for me today here in Sw. Ohio. I extend my free hand to the next Winner in line
Carl, coming up on 6 years DOF
@Cousin-Itt, I gladly take your hand and I pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other hand to the next person in line.
Thanks for your hand @mmorris215 !
I pledge not to smoke today and extend my other hand to the next in line.
Lynne 1974
Hi all. @wlh I am happy to take your hand and promise not to smoke today. I offer my other hand to the next Ex in line.
@Addi0637 Thanks for your hand. I pledge / promise to not smoke today -- or ever again-- and I offer my free hand to the next EX who pledges with us to not smoke today.
I take your hand and I pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other hand to the next person in line.
Thanks for your hand- I need it today! I pledge not to smoke, and extend m other hand to whomever needs it next
And I need your hand @MangoTree61 a long day waiting for surgery to be over for my brother. Glad it’s dine successfully! No smoking for me as he deals with throat cancer & now maybe lung cancer. I’m committed to the EX smoker life. My hand is out to whomever needs support.