I'd like to make a post addressing something Manu called me into after last week's call when I revealed my struggle with vaping, which has intensified mostly unmitigated the past 5 years. It is something that has weighed particularly heavily on me this past year as I returned to coaching and started carving time out of my mornings for healthier routines. I would meditate and stretch in the morning, then sit and sip tea and vapour while mindlessly reading news articles or job notes for the coming day. I started leaving it at home to prevent abuse during the day, but that revealed how deep the attachment truly was, as I noticed its residence in my mind on the drive home. I would use abuse it mindlessly until bed, and suppress the voice telling me it was affecting my sleep - and instead focus on the other healthy things I was doing to balance the guilt. The group pushed me to identify what would become available for me by redesigning this relationship, and it was very difficult emotionally to finally reveal it into a space where it would be challenged. I think the only person who knew the reality was my partner and even then I was hiding it from her often to control an illusion. But I had faith in my new routines to support me, so I made a commitment to change it. I went the following week without using it once. I was shocked it wasn't more of a challenge. It was difficult, to be certain, but only a fraction as hard as I imagined. Last Sunday we had 35 people in our house, and there were smokers. I chose to consume again to sooth social stress, and I took note of how much more intense the craving got when I was surrounded by people. I said in the call I wanted my relationship with it to mirror that with alcohol. I enjoy it when I choose to, but don't need it every day and understand why I'm doing it when I am. Conscious consumption. A year ago I was inhaling 25+mg of nicotine a day. 6 months ago that was down to 15mg, after leaving it at home during the day. The average over the past 2 weeks would be 1mg/day. That's a 95% reduction since last year.

Hey guys! I have been in paid coaching with Manu for the last 6 months. And a lot of growth and forward momentum has helped me gain grounding…. beyond my belief and understanding. But, a lot of stubbornness and unconscious things have come up. On my end. A lot of my personal protective mechanics have been in the way of growth. On my part. I have a few ideas of where I could go. But, I keep moving goal posts. I wouldn’t normally ask.. but, I could use some support in figuring out what I could personally work on in getting the best support from my time and money spent. I would like to really internally, spiritually and practically grow beyond my limitations this year and could use some brotherly help. I feel pretty exposed and embarrassed asking. But, I have a sincere motivation for change. if any of you have energy to help id appreciate the help so I could take it back to coaching to sharpen it into change. Thanks Reid George

Hi All - Received a lot of driving energy and inspiration from the group call yesterday and looking to see if someone would want to pair up as an accountability partner? Can be short-term or more open, I'm actioning on three items over the next two weeks (social media presence) and would love a couple check-ins with text/message or short call. I also have capacity to support in reciprocity as a partner for support. Let me know if you're interested! Cheers, Jonathon

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