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Originally Posted by Michael Phelps
I don't care if a person is a Christian or an atheist, smoking is one of the most foolish things you can do to your body!
Forget whether it's heaven or hell, it's plain stupid!
I sympathize with those who are addicted, but there are several programs, medications, patches, gums, etc that can help one break free of this.
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I absolutely, positively and without reservation, DISAGREE with you, Micheal Phelps!!!!
Smoking is not ONE of the most foolish things a person can do to his or her body....
its THE most foolish thing you can do to your body!
Gums, patches and medicines are only as effective as the smokers willpower is strong! I taught a class one time for people who were trying to break addictive behavior. Actually, it was a program for prison inmates (this was back when people believd in "rehabilitation"). Something like AA, the program had steps to help break the addiction. In the study guide I wrote, "Building a Better YOU", I wrote about the power to change (this was a non-religious group). I wrote: "The Power to Change is your DESIRE to Change". I wrote there are 3 keys to change that are necessary: 1) Knowing we need to change, 2) Knowing how to change, and 3) Desiring to change.The last one (3) requires resolve, determination and, a change of lifestyle. Thats the hardest one for people to get- enough desire to "pay the price"!
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