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Offline Candoit

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #100 on: January 26, 2015, 10:44:00 PM »
As Children bring broken toys with tears for us to mend,
I brought my broken dreams to God, because he was my friend.
But then, instead of leaving him in peace to work alone;
I hung around and tried to hep with ways that were my own.
At last I snatched them up and cried "How could you be so Slow!"
"My child," he said, "what could I do? You never would let go."
Lauretta P Burns

Giving up control gives us more control in the end. It is like steering into the slide, doesnt make sense, but it works.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #99 on: January 26, 2015, 08:33:00 AM »
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. - Leo Tolstoy

We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change. - Katharine Hepburn

Nothing is so painful to the human mind as great and sudden change. - Mary Shelly, Frankenstein

Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear the most. - Fyodor Dostoevsky, Crime  Punishment

Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own. - Brue Lee

Motivation and bathing are not permanent. That's why we need both everyday. - Zig Ziglar
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #98 on: January 22, 2015, 06:35:00 PM »
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Today is yet another classic example of dealing with life, without nicotine crutch. I am not even in the back door when I find out that yet again I can not do anything right at work, and asked to account for everything that I have done for the last 6 months.

I know that I can not control what the intentions of others, and I can only control my own actions. Therefore I should not get pissed, stressed or upset at that which I cannot control. That is a hella challenge to separate the issues. But I am focusing on today, not tomorrow or yesterday, focus on today.

By focusing on today I can make direct changes to the outcomes. If I plan or lament I only get myself all worked up over nothing I can change. Screw that I focus on the fact I am quit and I can control that.
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Keep at it! You got your head screwed on right today and are winning. ODAAT. I'm with ya.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #97 on: January 22, 2015, 04:02:00 PM »
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Today is yet another classic example of dealing with life, without nicotine crutch. I am not even in the back door when I find out that yet again I can not do anything right at work, and asked to account for everything that I have done for the last 6 months.

I know that I can not control what the intentions of others, and I can only control my own actions. Therefore I should not get pissed, stressed or upset at that which I cannot control. That is a hella challenge to separate the issues. But I am focusing on today, not tomorrow or yesterday, focus on today.

By focusing on today I can make direct changes to the outcomes. If I plan or lament I only get myself all worked up over nothing I can change. Screw that I focus on the fact I am quit and I can control that.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #96 on: January 21, 2015, 10:23:00 PM »
One of the best things being quit has given me is the ability to block out every other issue, concern, complaint, etc. in my life and focus on one thing I can absolutely control. I am quit. You are quit.

Being quit won't make everything better at your job, or in my classes, but it's a hell of a good start if you ask me. Quit with you tonight and EDD, candoit.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #95 on: January 21, 2015, 08:39:00 PM »
Today is yet another classic example of dealing with life, without nicotine crutch. I am not even in the back door when I find out that yet again I can not do anything right at work, and asked to account for everything that I have done for the last 6 months.

I know that I can not control what the intentions of others, and I can only control my own actions. Therefore I should not get pissed, stressed or upset at that which I cannot control. That is a hella challenge to separate the issues. But I am focusing on today, not tomorrow or yesterday, focus on today.

By focusing on today I can make direct changes to the outcomes. If I plan or lament I only get myself all worked up over nothing I can change. Screw that I focus on the fact I am quit and I can control that.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #94 on: January 21, 2015, 02:18:00 AM »
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"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." ~ George Orwell
dude! you are a seriously awesome quitter! I'm pumped to be your titan brother!
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #93 on: January 20, 2015, 11:58:00 PM »
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." ~ George Orwell
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #92 on: January 19, 2015, 06:53:00 PM »
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Quote from: beast42a
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Quote from: candoit
Today is Day 180 that is a School Year!

That means today, I have been quit as long as it takes a child to learn all they can before they move to the next grade. I have accomplished more than I thought I could in these 180 days.

I have proven to myself that I can change, I am stronger than my addiction, and I have paid it forward. The success of others that I have helped along the way, has given me strength to forge on.

Positives of the last 180 days:
  • I have saved my marriage
  • Improved my relationship with my children
  • Found strength and courage
  • Stopped hiding behind my addiction
  • Begun taking on the demons that I ran from
  • I put God back at the center
  • Made true connections that have helped in so many ways
Areas for growth for the next 180 days:
  • Focus on helping myself just as much as I help others
  • Commit to spending time that is for me
  • Work on my faults:
    • Stop focusing on the negatives
    • Listen to myself, just as I listen to others
    • Let others help
    • Be okay with letting go of control
A single persons introspective review of their performance is necessary but the feedback of others is just as important. I invite you to give me feedback, observations, or thoughts about my last 180 days of quit here at KTC
Congrats, Candoit!

Your commitment of time to helping new groups in the fore- and background is impressive. I also look forward to reading your posts. You've brought your own style to KTC. I'll quit with you for another 180!
Congratulations Can do.....your only 146 days ahead of me....im honored to be quit with u
Candy man! You have been a huge asset to KTC for my 107 days here. I appreciate what you have done for me. I hope you can continue to do it for yourself and others
great post!
I like it, I love it, I want some more of it!!
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #91 on: January 19, 2015, 02:33:00 PM »
Quote from: Okie
Quote from: beast42a
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Quote from: candoit
Today is Day 180 that is a School Year!

That means today, I have been quit as long as it takes a child to learn all they can before they move to the next grade. I have accomplished more than I thought I could in these 180 days.

I have proven to myself that I can change, I am stronger than my addiction, and I have paid it forward. The success of others that I have helped along the way, has given me strength to forge on.

Positives of the last 180 days:
  • I have saved my marriage
  • Improved my relationship with my children
  • Found strength and courage
  • Stopped hiding behind my addiction
  • Begun taking on the demons that I ran from
  • I put God back at the center
  • Made true connections that have helped in so many ways
Areas for growth for the next 180 days:
  • Focus on helping myself just as much as I help others
  • Commit to spending time that is for me
  • Work on my faults:
    • Stop focusing on the negatives
    • Listen to myself, just as I listen to others
    • Let others help
    • Be okay with letting go of control
A single persons introspective review of their performance is necessary but the feedback of others is just as important. I invite you to give me feedback, observations, or thoughts about my last 180 days of quit here at KTC
Congrats, Candoit!

Your commitment of time to helping new groups in the fore- and background is impressive. I also look forward to reading your posts. You've brought your own style to KTC. I'll quit with you for another 180!
Congratulations Can do.....your only 146 days ahead of me....im honored to be quit with u
Candy man! You have been a huge asset to KTC for my 107 days here. I appreciate what you have done for me. I hope you can continue to do it for yourself and others
great post!
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #90 on: January 18, 2015, 08:06:00 PM »
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Quote from: jabr
Quote from: candoit
Today is Day 180 that is a School Year!

That means today, I have been quit as long as it takes a child to learn all they can before they move to the next grade. I have accomplished more than I thought I could in these 180 days.

I have proven to myself that I can change, I am stronger than my addiction, and I have paid it forward. The success of others that I have helped along the way, has given me strength to forge on.

Positives of the last 180 days:
  • I have saved my marriage
  • Improved my relationship with my children
  • Found strength and courage
  • Stopped hiding behind my addiction
  • Begun taking on the demons that I ran from
  • I put God back at the center
  • Made true connections that have helped in so many ways
Areas for growth for the next 180 days:
  • Focus on helping myself just as much as I help others
  • Commit to spending time that is for me
  • Work on my faults:
    • Stop focusing on the negatives
    • Listen to myself, just as I listen to others
    • Let others help
    • Be okay with letting go of control
A single persons introspective review of their performance is necessary but the feedback of others is just as important. I invite you to give me feedback, observations, or thoughts about my last 180 days of quit here at KTC
Congrats, Candoit!

Your commitment of time to helping new groups in the fore- and background is impressive. I also look forward to reading your posts. You've brought your own style to KTC. I'll quit with you for another 180!
Congratulations Can do.....your only 146 days ahead of me....im honored to be quit with u
Candy man! You have been a huge asset to KTC for my 107 days here. I appreciate what you have done for me. I hope you can continue to do it for yourself and others
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #89 on: January 18, 2015, 08:04:00 PM »
Quote from: jabr
Quote from: candoit
Today is Day 180 that is a School Year!

That means today, I have been quit as long as it takes a child to learn all they can before they move to the next grade. I have accomplished more than I thought I could in these 180 days.

I have proven to myself that I can change, I am stronger than my addiction, and I have paid it forward. The success of others that I have helped along the way, has given me strength to forge on.

Positives of the last 180 days:
  • I have saved my marriage
  • Improved my relationship with my children
  • Found strength and courage
  • Stopped hiding behind my addiction
  • Begun taking on the demons that I ran from
  • I put God back at the center
  • Made true connections that have helped in so many ways
Areas for growth for the next 180 days:
  • Focus on helping myself just as much as I help others
  • Commit to spending time that is for me
  • Work on my faults:
    • Stop focusing on the negatives
    • Listen to myself, just as I listen to others
    • Let others help
    • Be okay with letting go of control
A single persons introspective review of their performance is necessary but the feedback of others is just as important. I invite you to give me feedback, observations, or thoughts about my last 180 days of quit here at KTC
Congrats, Candoit!

Your commitment of time to helping new groups in the fore- and background is impressive. I also look forward to reading your posts. You've brought your own style to KTC. I'll quit with you for another 180!
Congratulations Can do.....your only 146 days ahead of me....im honored to be quit with u
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #88 on: January 18, 2015, 06:29:00 PM »
Quote from: candoit
Today is Day 180 that is a School Year!

That means today, I have been quit as long as it takes a child to learn all they can before they move to the next grade. I have accomplished more than I thought I could in these 180 days.

I have proven to myself that I can change, I am stronger than my addiction, and I have paid it forward. The success of others that I have helped along the way, has given me strength to forge on.

Positives of the last 180 days:
  • I have saved my marriage
  • Improved my relationship with my children
  • Found strength and courage
  • Stopped hiding behind my addiction
  • Begun taking on the demons that I ran from
  • I put God back at the center
  • Made true connections that have helped in so many ways
Areas for growth for the next 180 days:
  • Focus on helping myself just as much as I help others
  • Commit to spending time that is for me
  • Work on my faults:
    • Stop focusing on the negatives
    • Listen to myself, just as I listen to others
    • Let others help
    • Be okay with letting go of control
A single persons introspective review of their performance is necessary but the feedback of others is just as important. I invite you to give me feedback, observations, or thoughts about my last 180 days of quit here at KTC
Congrats, Candoit!

Your commitment of time to helping new groups in the fore- and background is impressive. I also look forward to reading your posts. You've brought your own style to KTC. I'll quit with you for another 180!
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #87 on: January 18, 2015, 05:08:00 PM »
Today is Day 180 that is a School Year!

That means today, I have been quit as long as it takes a child to learn all they can before they move to the next grade. I have accomplished more than I thought I could in these 180 days.

I have proven to myself that I can change, I am stronger than my addiction, and I have paid it forward. The success of others that I have helped along the way, has given me strength to forge on.

Positives of the last 180 days:
  • I have saved my marriage
  • Improved my relationship with my children
  • Found strength and courage
  • Stopped hiding behind my addiction
  • Begun taking on the demons that I ran from
  • I put God back at the center
  • Made true connections that have helped in so many ways
Areas for growth for the next 180 days:
  • Focus on helping myself just as much as I help others
  • Commit to spending time that is for me
  • Work on my faults:
    • Stop focusing on the negatives
    • Listen to myself, just as I listen to others
    • Let others help
    • Be okay with letting go of control
A single persons introspective review of their performance is necessary but the feedback of others is just as important. I invite you to give me feedback, observations, or thoughts about my last 180 days of quit here at KTC
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #86 on: January 14, 2015, 08:39:00 PM »
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