I love what you wrote. It brings us all back to the place we began. When we wanted to be free, but were frightened and unsure. I like that you convey how your total identity changed from a smoker... to a runner. How great is that? So, we all start from the same place and everyone of us has the power to move forward from that place to another. As smokers we think we are happy but we fear the future. As ex smokers we know we are happy and the future holds hope. We are transformed into people who feel better, look better, smell better and we can breathe really really deeply. Flowers grow where stinky butts used to reside. How does thins transformation occur? NTAP! Thanks for sharing and reminding us what is was like.
Cindy
1 year this past april.