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Offline Candoit

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #153 on: August 04, 2015, 09:27:00 AM »
Today I am 378 days quit. Yet another feel closer to one month quit than on my 13th month.

Not craving like I will lick an ashtray. But constantly thinking about it. I made my promise and fight like hell everyday to keep it. I grow weary of those that either don't take this seriously or find no purpose in being here.

Those that read this that are less than 100 days. Do not get discouraged or think that it is impossible. You are looking at the sum of all the daily promises I have made.

Those that are greater than 100, you need to be here to keep the tools sharp. You never know what today holds. Plan all you want, however she does not follow your plan, and never will.

She feeds on weakness and exploits it every chance she gets. Just as water through many cycles of freezing and thawing can fracture mountains, she can destroy a quit with the same patience.
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There are no circumstances in which using nicotine will improve the outcome.

My journey. The best part it is not over yet.

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #152 on: August 02, 2015, 11:24:00 PM »
There always has to be a tipping point. The question is what happens when we reach that point?

Alot of times we back pedal to the safe comfortable zone. For us addicts that is right back into a slow game of Russian roulette with a can.

That voice is the same one that makes us stay in jobs, relationships, routines, and many other things, it is fear.

Fear of Change. Fear of Failure. Fear of Making a Mistake. Fear of the Wrong Choice. Fear of Regret.

I have found that you have to do two things at this point.
1. Determine how much you want it.
2. Embrace the fear.

Fear is normal. However the ability to use fear to become successful, is abnormal. Embracing fear leads to success. Running to safety only perpatuates the norm.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #151 on: July 26, 2015, 09:56:00 AM »
Quote from: DWEIRICK
Quote from: Randall
Quote from: quark
Quote from: CavMan83
Quote from: KingNothing
Quote from: ChickDip
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Quote from: pab1964
Quote from: invader
Congratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

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Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
You rock, my intellectually stellar quit-friend!! Does my heart good to see you sharing the quit wisdom as far and wide as the eye can see. You, sir, are truly a BAQ.
Congrats on your journey around the sun! You've helped make quite a few lives better.
Congrats Candy! You are the man. When anyone doubts you just recall this. "Bitch please. I'm the Candy Man" 'archer'
Congratulations Candy! Thanks for the help along the way!!
Congrats Candy on your Orbit around the Sun nicotine free. You are a Quit Behemoth around these parts, constantly bringing the Truth to the newer groups, laying down the law when needed, and giving inspiration at the right intervals of struggle.... your Leadership has not gone unnoticed, that's for sure... Here's to 400!
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Offline DWEIRICK

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #150 on: July 26, 2015, 03:07:00 AM »
Quote from: Randall
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Quote from: invader
Congratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

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Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
You rock, my intellectually stellar quit-friend!! Does my heart good to see you sharing the quit wisdom as far and wide as the eye can see. You, sir, are truly a BAQ.
Congrats on your journey around the sun! You've helped make quite a few lives better.
Congrats Candy! You are the man. When anyone doubts you just recall this. "Bitch please. I'm the Candy Man" 'archer'
Congratulations Candy! Thanks for the help along the way!!
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #149 on: July 25, 2015, 10:00:00 PM »
Quote from: quark
Quote from: CavMan83
Quote from: KingNothing
Quote from: ChickDip
Quote from: trigerhapy
Quote from: pab1964
Quote from: invader
Congratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

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Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
You rock, my intellectually stellar quit-friend!! Does my heart good to see you sharing the quit wisdom as far and wide as the eye can see. You, sir, are truly a BAQ.
Congrats on your journey around the sun! You've helped make quite a few lives better.
Congrats Candy! You are the man. When anyone doubts you just recall this. "Bitch please. I'm the Candy Man" 'archer'
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #148 on: July 24, 2015, 09:03:00 PM »
Quote from: CavMan83
Quote from: KingNothing
Quote from: ChickDip
Quote from: trigerhapy
Quote from: pab1964
Quote from: invader
Congratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

'party2'
Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
You rock, my intellectually stellar quit-friend!! Does my heart good to see you sharing the quit wisdom as far and wide as the eye can see. You, sir, are truly a BAQ.
Congrats on your journey around the sun! You've helped make quite a few lives better.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #147 on: July 22, 2015, 01:56:00 PM »
Congrats bro! Your a Bad Ass and I appreciate the role you have played in my quit.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #146 on: July 22, 2015, 12:23:00 PM »
Quote from: KingNothing
Quote from: ChickDip
Quote from: trigerhapy
Quote from: pab1964
Quote from: invader
Congratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

'party2'
Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
You rock, my intellectually stellar quit-friend!! Does my heart good to see you sharing the quit wisdom as far and wide as the eye can see. You, sir, are truly a BAQ.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #145 on: July 22, 2015, 12:22:00 PM »
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #144 on: July 22, 2015, 10:22:00 AM »
Thanks for everything you do for the newbies, Cando. It goes a long way and is much appreciated. Hope all is well with your new biz. Proud to quit with you today.
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #143 on: July 22, 2015, 09:38:00 AM »
Quote from: trigerhapy
Quote from: pab1964
Quote from: invader
Congratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
Candi on a sweetride to quitsville!
Congratulations on your milestone of 1 year!
Enjoy it and here's to quitting with you today!
You have helped so many... but I thank you for helping me.

'chief'

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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #142 on: July 22, 2015, 09:36:00 AM »
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Congratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
Congrats Cando!!!
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #141 on: July 22, 2015, 08:41:00 AM »
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Congratulations on 1 year!
1 year 10 years just keep doing what you're doing its needed! Congratulations my friend!
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #140 on: July 22, 2015, 08:39:00 AM »
Congratulations on 1 year!
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Re: this time is for real
« Reply #139 on: July 22, 2015, 08:32:00 AM »
Congrats on one stellar trip around the sun. That is good stuff and a fine example. Thank you.

Best of fortune with your new life, clarity and endeavors.
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