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-1 hey smoke free critters

My experience is in line with Mona's. I don't remember any cigarette being amazing. They satisfied my addiction, that is all. "Educate yourself. Romancing smoking keeps your addiction alert, while you actually want to put it to sleep"

How Men’s Bodies Change When They Become Fathers and interesting article in NYTimes

The Fallacy of Good Cigarettes from our friend, Joel Spitzer. Be sure to check out all his links, he is a valuable resource. and here is a poignant little film

-4 hello darling nicotine free creatures

As our friend, Sirius, writes; "The next time a craving plunks down on your face ask yourself, "What price you are willing to pay to own yourself?"

Truth must be the priority. Addiction will be with us always and any romance about it must be pronounced DEAD. Root out all shards of it and replace it with truth. Our memory is not completely reliable, it often drifts into the land of dreamy dreams. For example, the memory of pain dissipates. The bliss you remember wasn't the act of smoking. The promise of youth, the sun, the music are all quite narcotic ! The smoking bit will take a less important role the more secure you are in your quit and the more knowledge you have about nicotine addiction. You are so early in your quit, it is v. smart to be alert over romance. You may find this thread helpful, Red Flags. You have plenty of time to make exceptional memories devoid of nicotine. Freedom is the best narcotic and deep clean clear breaths !

NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

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-7 hey copper, where y'at ?

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Thank you, Linda, I am glad you think it is beautiful too. It is a Camellia from my little tree, an old fashioned varietal called, 'Pink Perfection'. Usually bloom a bit later in the winter on cold and grimy days. The rest of the buds are waiting. I've painted this set up before here but, want to do another...it is also my current avatar.

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This is such a cheering post, forestgreen. The first year may be fraught with challenges as we learn our way when everything is strange and new but, the journey gets lighter as we go along. Keep the ball rolling ...sing/dance/eat well and rejoice...You Quit Smoking !

Studying a photograph I took yesterday of the first early blossom on my Pink Perfection Camellia. May be next painting. Maybe big. Maybe small. Dig the reflection of the pink blossoms on the bowl to the right of the 12 o'clock leaf. That is so beautiful.

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NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

-8 happy boxing day to the islanders

Congratulations, on beating a gruesome crave ! Please continue to reward yourself ! I don't think many people were 'happy quitters' in the true 'happy' sense. It wasn't easy for me the whole first year but, that didn't matter. Like you, I wanted the quit more. I was only 'happy' about sticking to my commitment to myself, that was v. satisfying. You quit is still so young. Protect is with everything you have, everything you are. You Quit Smoking, Heather Dianne ! Please believe us, everything gets better and easier as time goes by. You may not notice it yet but, you will. You will slip into the new you and be free free free.

Congratulations on quitting smoking, @Rick92 ! You have made an important decision that will affect many areas of your life in v. good ways. Like all have said before me, stay close to the board. This helps keep you accountable with yourself and with people who know Exactly what you are going through. and Education ! Read until your eyes bleed and watch all the scary movies. Knowledge is essential and will help you build your successful quit. You may find this thread useful Your First Week Nicotine Free and please, let us know how you are doing, we can point you to resources that will help you on your journey. @HeatherDianne is right, it IS a journey. A journey of self discovery and a profound trust in ourselves when we stop administering poisons.

Congratulations, Farmgirl, on your TWO Years of Freedom. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I hope it inspires many more people to quit. You were wise in 'ambushing' nicotine addiction. We can surely outsmart the addict inside us and you are a shining example. I am so happy you quit and love hearing all your updates. Please reward yourself and mark this brilliant milestone. S

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Hen's eggs delicious

and my absolute Christmas favorite of all time