Keep It - Your Quit, Your Shield

[Bassman]

Some people cannot go through something without having to put something on it or tag something to it.  That makes it justified for what is going on.

 

  When I started smoking there was no one week, 2 week, monthly celebration for the start, no woopie I have been smoking for 6 months......But during many yearly anniversaries from the start of my smoking, I  wished I had never started....But there is no name for that situation, just a wish that I had the power to fulfill but didn't for 35 years.

 

  When I finally did the needful and quit, I was filled with excitement and extreme joy that I finally quit.  I fulfilled something I wished for for 35 years....now that is something to be proud of.....In fact so proud and happy, I let that emotion over cloud the craves, urges, or trigger, then and now.  

 

   I wanted and needed to stop so I did and with that being my goal, I never saw a need to question any part of my quit.  Yes the urges, temptations,  craves, addiction, taste in the mouth, subconscious smoking habits, all were and sometimes still here.  I have to live with it because I myself alone brought the addiction to me..... But I don't have to accept it, I only need to protect and stay vigilant to my quit.....I just have to make sure I don't get a cigarette and smoke it......ane the more I do that, the more stronger my quit becomes.

 

  Point here is to continue to accept your quit from your decision to stop smoking.  Just don't smoke, ............ because you no longer smoke for your own reasons.  Don't worry about how you are going through it because you will come out the winner....you will come surfing out of that perfect 15 foot wave hole free and clear with joy in your soul.  You are accomplishing what you set out to do and that accomplishment is filled with health, money, and self confidence,  not to mention what it means to family, friends and loved ones.

 

Enjoy your quit, embrace it, let your quit be your shield ..............Bassman

 

  

[beacon]

Bassman, This is commitment, making a choice and then sticking to it. When I first quit, each day was a recommitment, a pledge. Even now when I think about smoking, I tell myself, not today. And your message of the joy an reward is on target for me. :)

[Tink]

Celebrating yourself for your quit every single day is a must

 

sometimes we can forget just what we did and how far we have come

[JackiMac]

Bassman spoken from the heart, I make a promise every day to keep my quit, to keep it for me, however rocky the ride may become, I own my quit, it is mine to protect and guard xxx

[Doreensfree]

For me.....there is no going back.....ever......the only way if forward.....

Some people in my position don't find thier quit....and limbs are lost.....

I intend to guard mine with whatever power I have.....

Because the alternative ...to me....is worse than death.....

It would be a constant reminder of what terrible things smoking can do.....

I am very thankful I had the strength,to quit,and find you guys....your support has played a huge part ....

Hugs xxx

[Still winning]

I am pleased your wish came true Bassman, freedom is no small price. I'm pleased your words that quite clearly come from your heart, solidify your journey, and the journey of others. Keeps shielding :)

[SanDar]

Nice post Bassman!

Embracing my quit here   (((my quit)))   :)

[REZ]

Good to see you Bassman!

 

Well spoken works my friend!

[El Bandito]

Hey Bassman.

 

Keep the Quit.

 

All there is to it.

 

Good to see you.

[ChRiSpY]

Keep on keepin on.

[Devil Doll]

Great to read you again Bassman. 

Awesome post.