oliver05

I did this 13 years ago. I stopped drinking so much alcohol, started seeing a new gang of friends and got a really bad chesty cough that wouldn’t go – my Doctor fed me a few scary stories, especially because I am asthmatic and she really got to me – I stopped smoking. I used to have the odd one from then up to 4 years ago, and since then nothing. I feel good and relived that I have given up. I also decided to swim alot, going 2/3 times a week and that made me feel so good and alive I didn’t want to ruin the effects of that by lighting a fag!
Plus your hair, clothes and breath stink of smoke – YUK.
GOOD LUCK to everyone who is in the process of giving up – GO FOR IT, TRANSFORM YOURSELF!

I have a baby and a toddler – I look after them full-time whilst my husband works full-time. It’s challenging looking after the kids and having no money but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m not talking about material things, I’m talking about love, warmth, food, friendship, laughter, hugs, kisses, learning how to walk, read, sing, ride a bike etc. I want them to have a childhood they can remember with warmth and love.

Specifically vipassana meditation. I started attending a meditation centre in West Wiltshire, UK, House of Inner Tranquility 14 years ago. I’ve been on many silent retreats, meetings, listening to lectures given by the full-time monks and my enlightened teacher. It has transformed my life. I’ve learnt alot. I’ve found it fulfilling and challenging. It is amazing. Their website is www.aukana.org.uk – please visit it, it is so useful, informative and accurate.