Strange Territory - Actual Application of Quit Plan Strategies

11:53 PM: I am approaching the end of my fourth day Quit.

My challenge today was wanting to smoke while I was driving and after I had accomplished some tasks during the day. How I dealt with the driving urge was, I smiled to myself, realized what it was, began my deep breathing from my tummy and started chanting the Odiamoku (Nam Myoho Renge Kyo) and I felt much better. In fact, the urge just vanished in less time than it has been.

The other chant that I do is, Om Mani Pedme Hum. This really, really brings me to center. One of the most beautiful versions of this chant is done by Ani Choying Dolma. Check her out on YouTube, if you like. Ani Choying teaching the OM MANI PADME HUM mantra

One of the things I also practiced early on, when I thought about quitting, was EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Initially, I didn't use it with the intent to quit smoking. I just enjoyed the tapping. I tried this out for myself, during a very shaky moment. It worked for me. Maybe it will work for you too.  Quit Smoking with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Remember, one of my goals here in addition to blogging about My Quit, is to share information; FREE INFORMATION without pressure. For those of you wondering, I am not a Buddhist. I am finding however that practicing meditation, chanting, centering and prayer is going  a long way. Your way may be different, and that's cool. It just has to be something that YOU can use that gives you strength and balance from within.

I said before that I don't judge folks who use medications and what not, because quitting is hard. What I do judge is the industry that wants to keep folks addicted by one way or another.

Yes, My Quit is Cold Turkey. The operative phrase here is, "MY QUIT".  I am taking myself out of the game - one second, one minute, one hour, one day, one week, one month at a time.

Something funny I noticed today too. My sense of smell has heightened. I thought I was going to hurl at the smell of someone eating Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Imagine that?!? And I loved those things as a kid.

Ah Well, The Journey Continues.....
Peace and Smokefreedom :o)
Won