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.
Good afternoon everyone! Thank you for your hand @tracy0924 which I accept and pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other hand to the next person who wishes to pledge!
Good afternoon everyone! Thank you for your hand @stgeorge73 which I accept and pledge not to smoke today. I extend my other hand to the next person who wishes to pledge!
Good evening all! Thank you @epyrdum for your hand and I pledge not to smoke today. I offer my hand to the next wander who strolls in and pledges with us!
I pledge not to smoke and offer my hand
Good evening to all thank you to @epyrdum for offering your hand and I pledge not to smoke today.I offer my hand to the next wander who scrolls in and pledges with us.
@Laurawoolwine04 Thanks for your hand I take it and pledge to not smoke today and extend my other hand to the next pledger. Jim aka freeneasy 8years and 10 months smoke free
@freeneasy thank you for your hand. I pledge not to smoke today. I extend my free and to the next pledger.
Good Friday Morning Everyone
Thank you for your hand @BrowneyesPA41 as I pledge No Smoking for me today here in SW. Ohio I extend my free hand to the next Winner in line
Carl 1930 DOF
@Cousin-Itt, Good morning! Thank you for your hand, Carl! I pledge to not smoke today and extend my hand for the next person in line. Have a great day!
Thanks for your hand I'm grateful to hold it. I pledge not to smoke today and I offer my hand to the next EX to make a pledge.
Smoking is not an option for me.
@Cat_Mom_Jen I believe you sent me a friend request on Facebook.
I wasn't able to accept it that day because I had been hacked.
If you send me a new one, I'd be glad to accept.
Christine
109 days quit