A little stronger now

[amanda_100]

I was really proud of myself last night. I was out with a non-smoking acquaintance who does not know that I used to smoke and recently quit. We were standing outside of a bar having a drink, and he bummed a cigarette from someone while I was in the ladies. When I returned, I was shocked to see him smoking and then I was overcome with a desire to ask for a drag of his cigarette. But then I just said NO to myself, and I remembered that I don’t do that anymore.

Instead, I asked him: “Why are you smoking?” and “Do you feel better now?” I felt SO GREAT saying that! Every time I encounter a situation like that and succeed, I become stronger. So happy!

[Eric_L.]

Good job.  I don't do that anymore, so what am I gonna do?  It's a powerful thought.

I feel that my nicotine intake is my responsibilty.  My wife smokes so it is still around the home even though she smokes outside.

My point is that I have to be mindful of the phrase "if you hang out in a barber shop long enough you'll get a hair cut".  I feel free of nicotine, for the most part, but I'm still mindful that I need to stay connected here to get my thinking straight.  It's a lot easier for me to do it that way instead of whiteknuckling it.

Once again, great job and thanks for the uplifting blog.

[elvan]

WOW, I am really proud of you, how funny that neither one of you knew that the other smoked.  I am really happy for you, that's a big step, Amanda and you are stronger for it.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

a good milestone!

[YoungAtHeart]

Every trigger you overcome, the stronger you will become!

Cue music.......................

"another one bites the dust..."

🙂

[TheOldGoat-Joan]

I am so proud of you. Keep up the great work.

Joan

[Giulia]

BIG TRIGGER TOSSED OUT OF THE MIND!  Poof it's gone.  And you're still smoke free.  How cool is THAT! 

[freeneasy]

Excellent! Your thoughts about smoking are changing.You have the right mindset.

[MarilynH]

Yay for you you Amanda, you are definitely rocking your forever quit N.O.P.E and N.E.F , stay strong and keep stacking up your precious smoke free days. 

Marilyn 

[johio]

Sometimes, it's the small internal victories that mean so much....and make you the happiest.   ........I am very proud of you.......A tough trigger you overcame.....

[geronimo]

That's huge girl. You rock!!