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Lady
Quit Date: July 1, 2005
Posts: 378 Location: Georgia
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Posted: March 12, 2007 10:41 AM Post subject: Surges |
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You will have wonderful surges forward. Then there must be a time of consolidating before the next forward surge. Accept this as part of the process and never become down hearted. Eileen Caddy
All kinds of things come our way in life. Every day we make decisions that affect who we are and what we do. Quitting smoking is no exception. Each day we decide not to smoke and eventually it becomes a natural part of our lives.
What??? Did Lady say that not smoking becomes a natural part of life? Yes, I did.
The quote above is inspirational no matter what we struggle with. Every day we learn and we grow. That is all part of the journey. Quitting smoking was the beginning of a lifetime journey for me and I'm sure it is for many others as well. Desires, dreams, relationships, self-awareness and pretty much every other aspect of my life has changed since I quit smoking.
I anxiously await those wonderful surges forward but often become down hearted during the consolidating times. This is where patience comes into play. That dreaded "P" word. One step at a time I proceed along this journey.
As you proceed along your journey in your new life, take deep breaths and keep putting one foot in front of the other. You will be amazed at the experience of it all. Everything happens for a reason even if we don't understand at the time. Don't give up. Just keep moving.
Lady _________________
I cannot change the past, but the future is waiting for me. |
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texas2step
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Posts: 793 Location: Texas
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Posted: March 12, 2007 11:33 AM Post subject: APPLAUSE |
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CLAP CLAP CLAP
CLAP CLAP CLAP
CLAP CLAP CLAP
That's a big 10-4 for a standing ovation for Lady -
Texas _________________
"You can't always have happiness, but you can always give happiness."
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kevin Site Admin
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Posts: 9538 Location: cincinnati, oh
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Posted: March 12, 2007 2:14 PM Post subject: |
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keep choosing life!
kevin
the zen of the quit |
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Mary Dude
Quit Date: June 15, 2004
Posts: 4803 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: March 12, 2007 8:45 PM Post subject: |
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Wow...that's very insightful!!! I totally agree with you!
My life is very, very different today than the day I first chose freedom! Most of the changes are very good - but it is not always a bed of roses - lots of bumps in the road - but ultimately - better than if I were still puffing and slowly killing myself...I'm not going back to that.....today I choose life!!!
I love that you are finding not smoking is becoming "natural"!!!!
WAY TO GO!!!! _________________
Mary D.
Smoke-free one day at a time!
Worry doesn't help tomorrow's troubles, but it does ruin today's happiness! |
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Free
Quit Date: May 12, 2006
Posts: 826 Location: USA
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Posted: March 22, 2007 4:55 PM Post subject: |
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Hi Lady! _________________
Become addicted to constant and never ending self improvement.
The difference between a mountain and a molehill is your perspective.
Realize that true happiness lies within you. |
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Lady
Quit Date: July 1, 2005
Posts: 378 Location: Georgia
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Posted: March 22, 2007 7:59 PM Post subject: |
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Hi Free! Long time no see. Glad to hear from you again! _________________
I cannot change the past, but the future is waiting for me. |
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