How I Quit Smoking
I reached a point where I cared so much about myself that I no longer wanted to cause harm. Smoking had started to hurt me emotionally with every puff. I felt I was harming myself, and that weighed on me more and more.
The truth is, this decision didn't come overnight. I quit and relapsed countless times, almost every year for a month, two, even three. Each time I went back to smoking, I felt defeated, powerless against this habit.
At first, it seemed simple. It was a decision made on the spur of the moment, from one day to the next, just because "I felt like it." I remember telling myself at one point that I would finish the pack of cigarettes and then quit. And I did. It was easy back then, just like it was on other occasions.
However, in recent years, it became increasingly difficult. The decision felt heavier, and the mental pressure overwhelmed me. Doubt crept in, I kept postponing the moment, and guilt consumed me for not succeeding and continuing to poison myself. At some point, I accepted the reality: I had an addiction. I decided I would quit smoking one day, without torturing myself, without pressure. I told myself the right day would come, and I would be patient with myself.
And that day came.
The story behind this journey is long and beautiful, but I won’t go into detail now. We all strive for the same things but arrive there through different paths. So, if one method worked for me, it might work for you. Or it might not. But I feel compelled to share my path.
Since that day, I smile every day and feel proud of myself. In fact, with every passing day, I feel a deeper sense of pride. I’m no longer a slave to cigarettes, and this brings me a freedom and joy I haven’t felt in a long time.
This journey wasn’t accidental. It was the result of a “quantum” of information, ideas, perceptions, analyses, and understandings. On a physical level, I also used certain "tools" that helped me get here. All of these aligned to make that moment easy—and it continues to feel easy.
Why is it different this time?
Because I no longer live in fear of relapsing. This time, I made peace with the struggle and started to embrace the process—even savor it. When you let go of fear, acceptance comes, followed by calm and genuine satisfaction. Everything changes when you truly understand this process.
The point is, it’s possible. You can quit smoking without struggle, without fighting, without pressure. All you need is intention, patience, and self-belief. Your path will be unique, but what’s important is believing it’s possible.
And that’s how everything in life works...