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soul Quit Date: 11.29.09 Posted April 8, 2014 I have taken the liberty to borrow a writing from a great man and modify it (may he forgive me) to fit the principle of "Paying it Forward" in the smoking cessation world...................... Here below is what I stand for, in all my affairs............. "I stand by the door" I neither go too far in, nor stay too far out. The door is among the most important doors in the world - It is the door through which men walk when they find Freedom. There is no use my going way inside and staying there, When so many are still outside and they, as much as I, Crave to know where the door is. And all that so many ever find Is only the wall where the door ought to be. They creep along the wall like blind men, With outstretched, groping hands, Feeling for a door, knowing there must be a door, Yet they never find it. So I stand by the door. The most tremendous thing in the world Is for men to find that door - the door to Freedom. The most important thing that any man can do Is to take hold of one of those blind, groping hands And put it on the latch - the latch that only clicks And opens to the man's own touch. Men die outside the door, as starving beggars die On cold nights in cruel cities in the dead of winter. Die for want of what is within their grasp. They live on the other side of it - live because they have not found it. Nothing else matters compared to helping them find it, And open it, and walk in, So I stand by the door. Go in; go all the way in - Go way down into the cavernous cellars, And way up into the spacious attics. It is a vast, roomy house, this house of Freedom. Go into the deepest of hidden casements, Of withdrawal, of silence, of sainthood. Some must inhabit those inner rooms And know the depths and heights of Freedom, And call outside to the rest of us how wonderful it is. Sometimes I take a deeper look in. Sometimes venture in a little farther, But my place seems closer to the opening. So I stand by the door. There is another reason why I stand there. Somebody must be watching for the frightened Who seek to sneak out just where they came in, To tell them how much better it is inside. The people too far in do not see how near these are To leaving - preoccupied with the wonder of it all. Somebody must watch for those who have entered the door But would like to run away. So for them too, I stand by the door. I admire the people who go way in. But I wish they would not forget how it was Before they got in. Then they would be able to help The people who have not yet even found the door. Or the people who want to run away again . You can go in too deeply and stay in too long And forget the people outside the door. As for me, I shall take my old accustomed place................. Where? Outside the door - Thousands of them. Millions of them. But - more important for me - One of them, two of them, ten of them. Whose hands I am intended to put on the latch. So I shall stand by the door and wait For those who seek it. 'I had rather be a door-keeper So I stand by the door. Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/378-why-do-we-pay-it-forward/

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Took all the bath towels while I was showering. Now I always try to

I'm sure there are parts of the Expose that are accurate leading up to the inaccuracies lol. That's just my opinion though and wanted to share with you. Not everyone is against the use of Ivermectin, I'm not, and would rather take that if I get sick with Covid than a yearly shot but they have much better meds available now so aren't using Ivermectin from my understanding. That's just me. This Covid forum was created to inform of getting Covid in relation to smoking and vaping and quitting smoking, so probably best we stick to that

@overcome, according to online reviews: The Exposé (formerly known as The Daily Exposé)[3] is a British conspiracist and fake news website created in 2020 by Jonathan Allen-Walker.[1][2] It is known for publishing COVID-19 and anti-vaccine misinformation.[7] The Exposé Home page in October 2022 Type of site Conspiracy theory[1][2] Available inEnglish Country of originUnited Kingdom OwnerJonathan Allen-Walker Created byJonathan Allen-Walker URLexpose-news.com LaunchedNovember 2020; 2 years ago The website became known internationally after Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro cited one of its articles in a speech falsely claiming that COVID-19 vaccines could cause AIDS,[3][2] and after Chinese state media outlets republished one of its articles which falsely claimed that COVID-19 was created by Moderna.[2][6] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exposé

I feel like having a circus peanut....

Congratulations @ClaireP1973, that is a GREAT quit! Thank you for dropping in to check up. we love seeing old phartes

Woohoo @overcome, double digits!!! Congratulations on another month quit and just two short months away from that lido deck, well done

Any good pranks on anyone? This one time

You got this one just like the others @Brioski, once past it's easier the next. Hang in there and do something you normally don't smoke while doing. A bath, eat, etc........... And if the business is too much of a trigger right now maybe just go home and try again tomorrow........xoxo

Doreensfree Quit Date: 7 /8/2013 Posted August 14, 2017 I'm here to tell you exactly what it's like to live with C.O.P.D/emphysema.. It starts with a cough..that get alot worse and persistent.. People put it down to a smokers cough..the time scale can differ, as were all different...all of a sudden it gets herder to do the things you could do easy..take the stairs,walk to the local shop,shower,ect... You get help with inhalers,clinic,s ,rehab,but nothing stops it's on slaught... Very slowly.. You are robbed of your life and depend on your spouse to tend to your needs.. Giving time..depression sets in..then you have to deal with a double whammy.. Panic attacks and anxiety start because all this is scarey stuff to deal with.. This is how you will spend the rest of your life...and it could be years... Fighting for your every breath..panic and anxiety...on oxygen tanks... You owe it to yourself and your spouse to avoid this at all costs... I am that spouse and we deal with this on a daily basis.... Quit..the risk of smoking is too high..x Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/8969-if-you-still-need-that-nudge-to-quitread-on/

Fill the collage picture frames my sister sent me for Christmas 15 years ago. Time goes by so quickly

8. Crushed shells for aquarium use

You give calamari? Whatever the case at least

I beg to differ Pedro, each and everyone of us have had faith that what those that came before us are saying is true. As far as mantras go, I used to tell myself over and over again that "this too shall pass". And " All good(?) things must come to and end".

According to the CDC website: Smokers can and do quit smoking for good. In fact, since 2002 there have been more former smokers than current smokers. The full article can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/cessation/smoking-cessation-fast-facts/index.html

@Brioski, I had just as bad a quit as you're having and I can tell you straight up to keep going through these sucky days because the light is at the end and once through that's it. Done! Two months is such a small amount of time when you look at how long you've been smoking. Give yourself a break. It's ok to feel like crap, it won't be forever....................

6. Make earrings to go with your puca shell necklace

5. Put a conch shell yo your ear and listen to the ocean

DenaliBlues Quit Date: 2/10/2022 Posted January 21 Reading and re-reading is a great strategy in the early hours and days of your quit. I did that, too. What else will you do to support and distract yourself? You might try making a list of things you can do instead of smoking when the cravings strike. I know it sounds corny to make a list, but it helps to be prepared (things to do with your hands, things to do with your mouth, mindless tasks, exercise snacks, physical comforts). Otherwise, Addict Mind will go blank and tell you that nothing but smoking will suffice. When things get crunchy, remember... Cravings really suck, but they will pass. A craving is a commercial, not a command. The feeling of "Other people can quit but I cannot" is a withdrawal symptom, NOT an accurate assessment of your ability. During the early stages of withdrawal, our addicted brains tell us all kinds of crazy s--t that isn't true. During that time, trust what you read here on the board, don't trust Addict Mind. It's not your friend. Keep us posted - let us know what's on your list and how you're feeling! Link to original post: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/21358-quit-thoughts/

2. Make a picture frame

10. Shred and use for packing How about shells

8. Use for fire starter