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Monday Smile

Repost:  The Novelty of the Quit

My quit is amazing!  Took me time to get to that point as often I just hated it and the entire process.  I kept at it and when the smoke screen cleared, I saw the reality that my addiction lied to me that I needed to smoke.  Freedom is amazing!
How is your quit today?

KTQ
Cara
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Novelty of the Quit
From Peter_is_in on 7/7/2007 10:23:10 PM

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When the Novelty of your quit wears off
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Quitting smoking is a major step for many people. It takes a lot of energy to invoke a quit. We psyche ourselves up for a quit and when we jump in we experience many emotions. From feelings of pride to struggles with cravings we spend a lot of time in our early stages of quit thinking about smoking, not smoking and our overall battle with the addiction.

We join a place like this, the Quitnet, and receive all sorts of support from other members. Some of us share a lot of ourselves with others while we step into our new journey. All the words of encouragement and support are welcomed by anybody. It makes our quit more doable and gives us the boost we need. We watch our meter and count the days and the cigarettes not smoked. It is a very intense stage in our quit filled with emotions that carry the full spectrum of our feelings. The rewards for the quit however are the big-ticket items. They move us forward and the anticipation of future rewards carries us through some of our rough moments.

But as we move on, the rewards, the milestones and the ‘way to go’ rewards lose their impact for some. There are people that even show up less at this support site during later stages of their quit and don’t have the same feelings as the beginning days, those days of excitement.

Now what? During all the beginning stages of our quit we were so focused on making it happen that in some cases other things going in our lives took second place. Even some of the stresses we had could wait. The focus has to be the quit! But what happens after the intense first stages of our quit. When life goes back to normal what do we do with our quit. Do we give it the same focus? Are there enough rewards to staying quit to keep the battle going? Do we give as much energy to our quit as when we started? Has the novelty worn off? Is it the novelty wearing out that weakens the quit? Do we return to how we coped with stresses and problems and go back to smoking as an answer?

Repost: The Novelty of the Quit

My quit is amazing! Took me time to get to that point as often I just hated it and the entire process. I kept at it and when the smoke screen cleared, I saw the reality that my addiction lied to me that I needed to smoke. Freedom is amazing!
How is your quit today?

KTQ
Cara
D6084

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Novelty of the Quit
From Peter_is_in on 7/7/2007 10:23:10 PM
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Good morning all
Happy Monday to you!!!!!

Up and going for the day today. I owe, I owe, off to work I go. Heading off to work for the day - counting down till retirement. Smoking - NOPE not happening here. Saying NO to smoking and keeping to my path along the Freedom Road. I extend my hand to the next winner joining me kicking ash to the curb today.
Have a magnificent Monday
Cara
D6984

4Y 0M
Life Saved
$103,712
Money Saved
188,568
Unsmoked

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Good morning. 4:36am in Lenoir City Tennessee. It's 54° but it's clear. No rain expected today. Our high should come in about 74°. All in all a good day and an even better day to say NOPE. No smoking here today.

Yesterday was a reasonable slow easy day. The house is still a shambles from the incomplete flooring...however it should be done today.

Finished my Paris Lego set yesterday. Had a good time building it. Now to find a place for it until I can get it to a permanent home!

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I'm throwing my 85,080 unsmoked cigarettes onto the bonfire!

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Good evening Mysticcat, thanks for getting the Bonfire started. I have 121,050 unsmokeds for disposal tonight. Have another fabulous smoke free evening everyone!

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I'm throwing my 133,100 unsmoked cigarettes onto the bonfire!

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Sunday Night Bonfire! 4/27/25

Welcome to the Sunday funday bonfire. It’s officially the start of the week yet still being part of the weekend. How cool is Sunday? Let’s wrap up this weekend with celebrating our quits and starting our week as non smokers! ❤️We’re here to celebrate Whether you have 2, 20, 200, 20,000 or 200,000 stinkeroos, we want your unsmokeds to make this fire blaze see high. We especially welcome newbies; be extra careful as your unsmoked are the hardest earned and go up like a fireworks display. So...

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Sunday Smile

Repost:  The Mountain of Life

I love, love, love this!

It is a repost from Dave who I miss greatly.
KTQ
Cara
D6983

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THE MOUNTAIN OF LIFE
by David L. Weatherford.

A young boy stood at the foot of an unimaginably enormous mountain. It was so tall he could not see the top. For a long while, he stared at the huge piece of earth, contemplating the challenge of climbing the mountain. Not far away, he spotted an old man. He approached the man and asked him about the mountain and what would be required to successfully scale the great obstacle. The old man, it turned out, had for many years watched as countless others navigated their way up the mountain, and he offered the wisdom of his years to the youngster.

"This is the mountain of life, young fellow," he began. `"Everyone must face the challenge of the mountain; some will reach the summit, but many will fall. I cannot tell you how to reach the top, for each climber must find his own way. But I will share with you 10 laws that apply to climbing the mountain of life." He then went on to recite them to the young boy:

1. While many people believe there is only one path to the mountaintop, this is not so. Indeed there are many routes that lead there. It is not the path chosen that is key, but rather the way in which one travels.

2. If you stop to whine every time you step on a pebble, you will never reach the top.

3. The best climbers are those who stop to help pull up others who are struggling. It seems to strengthen their arms and legs when they lift others, making themselves more powerful climbers.

4. The difficulties and disappointments faced during the trek to the top will lead to many questions. As you ponder the mysteries of the mountain, take comfort in knowing that all questions will be answered at the summit.

5. The endeavor goes best for those who make the climb with a sense of purpose and presence. It is possible to find purpose in learning, growing and helping as one moves toward the destination; and there is joy in being fully present in each moment, enjoying the beautiful sights and experiences along the way.

6. It is well known that the journey up the mountain varies greatly over time. At times it is pleasant and calm, with cool winds and shade; other times, rocky and treacherous, with long periods of darkness and rain. The successful climbers learn to accept it all--appreciating and savoring the good times, while discovering their strength and will in the hard times.

7. Some will be lazy or misguided and will fail to make the required effort to reach the top. They will play, loaf, and indulge themselves never getting far from the foothills. They will forget the benefits of the hard, but wondrous pilgrimage and never know the rewards gathered at the joyful destination.

8. Remember,everyone you meet on the uphill journey is struggling with the mountain just as you are. You can never know what heavy burdens they must carry with them as they try to find their way. It serves no purpose to discourage, criticize, or judge anyone else. If you can help someone, do it--but never let your treatment of others add to their burden.

Repost: The Mountain of Life

I love, love, love this!

It is a repost from Dave who I miss greatly.
KTQ
Cara
D6983

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THE MOUNTAIN OF LIFE
by David L. Weatherford.

A young boy stood at the foot of an unimaginably enormous mountain. It was so tall he could not see the top. For a long while, he stared at the huge piece of earth, contemplating the... Show more

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Good morning all
Happy Sunday to you!!!!

Up and going for the day today.. Doing a Costco run this morning to pick up vitamins - no sales tax in Ab but there is in NFLD so buy here ship there. No smoking here today. Keeping to my path along the Freedom Road kicking some ash as I go. I offer my hand to the next winner joining me today.
Have a great day
Cara
D6983

4Y 0M
Life Saved
$103,698
Money Saved
188,541
Unsmoked

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Another day begins. Good morning. It's 6:52am. Having had my coffee and caught a bit of news I am ready to face this day! NOPE no smoking for me today.

Yesterday was busy. Started moving stuff back to where it belongs. I can now walk through my bedroom without having to dodge the stuff piled on the floor. Cleaning and dusting. Sweeping piles of sawdust.....it will take a week to get this place clean again.

Tomorrow the flooring dudes will return. Maybe they will put the second bath back... Show more

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Hello and good evening WaynenMary, thanks for lighting the Bonfire! I have 121,025 unsmokeds that I need to get rid of. Have another most excellent smoke free evening everyone!

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I'm throwing my 133,080 unsmoked cigarettes onto the bonfire!

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I'm throwing my 1,380 unsmoked cigarettes onto the bonfire!

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I'm throwing my 3,367 unsmoked cigarettes onto the bonfire!

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Saturday April 26 self serve bonfire

Welcome to the BONFIRE on this beautiful Saturday Evening! It’s a self-serve bonfire so carefully throw your unsmoked nasties into the bonfire and head over to check out the many different diversions available on NOPE Island! We encourage you to toss any worries or problems you are experiencing tonight into the fire as well! 🔥 Everyone is welcome at the Bonfire! Whether you have 2, 20, 200, 20,000 or 200,000 stinkeroos, we want your unsmokeds to make this fire blaze high. We especially welcome...

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