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The Warrior Within


15 years ago 0 39 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Duffis-
I like the idea of conjuring up the warrior in us all to face every obstacle,but especially the fight with the demon. I also am actually getting into the practice of self denial. I find that saying no to myself is quite refreshing after indulging in my habit for so long.
Thanks for the post.
Tim


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My Quit Date: 4/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 77
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,540
Amount Saved: $423.50
Life Gained:
Days: 11 Hrs: 6 Mins: 53 Seconds: 5

15 years ago 0 955 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thank you for posting such inspirational words duffis!
 
And look at those amazing stats! You are absolutely correct, you are an inner warrior who has successfully fought the nicodemon. Great job!
 
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When we first decide to quit smoking a ton of fears and questions keep springing up and it leaves us with many doubts as to weather or not we can really quit. For me it was going to war with a nicotine habit of over 58 years. My father smoked as did the majority of our family so smoking was a way of life. There was no TV, INTERNET or other media that would warn us of the dangers involved. My dad was a warrior and a real leader. As I went to war with nicodemon I decided to become a warrior. You too can be a warrior in your quest to beat the habit and nicotine.

A warrior is someone with the strength to stand up for what he or she believes; someone who perseveres in the face of challenges and obstacles; someone who speaks and acts in the service of an ideal; someone who protects those who are too weak to fight for themselves. Regardless of the reasons for an underdeveloped inner warrior, you may begin to notice the lack of its fiery, protective presence and wish to awaken it. You may need to stand up for yourself in a certain relationship or situation, or you may have a vision you want to realize, and you know you will need the courage, energy, and strength of a warrior to succeed. Similarly, if you find that you often feel scared, anxious, or powerless, rousing this sleeping ally may be just the antidote you need.

One excellent way to cultivate the presence of your inner warrior is to choose a role model who embodies the qualities of bravery, strength, and vitality. This person could be a character in a myth, movie, or book, or a historical or living person you admire. Simply close your eyes each day and contemplate the quality of energy that attracts you to this person, knowing that the same potential lives within you. Confirm for yourself that you are capable of handling this energy responsibly, and stoke the fire of your own inner courage.


I choose some very powerful role models who showed me the light at the end of the tunnel so to speak. For a few years I posted a lot of articles, memos etc here at the SSC. Now going on my fifth year of war, I can almost declare a victory and I am proud of the inner warrior that has got me here.
 
duffis




My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/13/2005
Smoke-Free Days: 1585
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 47,550
Amount Saved: $5,547.50
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Days: 346 Hrs: 13 Mins: 51 Seconds: 21

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