I've got no Reason to Quit

[Hutch Piper]

I can’t speak for everyone, but for me, I smoke a pipe because I believe it is healthier than not smoking a pipe. If I didn’t smoke a pipe, I’d rarely take any time for myself. And I’d probably gravitate to something else that is worse for my physical health. So, I smoke my pipe. And I have no regrets about it.

 

[Sam Gamgee]

I refuse to be miserable ever again...

This line really reached out and grabbed me today. You've absolutely got the right attitude. This one idea could easily become a man's daily mission, raison d'etre, etc.

 

[Sam Gamgee]

I have trouble relaxing and switching off. I have a somewhat obsessive personality. I over-think everything, rerun the same thoughts over and over again and probably have some sort of anxiety disorder which has been with me all my life.

Dang, man, how did you get inside my head! Were we separated at birth or something?

 

[Gimlet]

Dang, man, how did you get inside my head! Were we separated at birth or something?

There's a lot of us out there.

 

[Doctor Chopper]

Lots of wisdom in this post, even the things said in jest have truth to them. If I had to guess, I would say that consuming excessive amounts of sugar on a regular basis is more harmful to your health that pipe/cigar smoking.

The older I get, the more I realize how much other people (including some doctors) like to shit on your parade. They don't know you from a can of paint, and yet they'll provide their unsolicited opinion as if they're doing you a favor. As it has been said previously, I will live my life my way; as I see fit. Most of the time, people's (unhelpful, malicious, prideful) opinions are something to be heard, considered and then immediately discarded as you go about your day.

They say "I'll quit when I'm dead." but let's be honest...most of us wouldn't. Don't let others bring you down. Light up a bowl and live your life as best as you can.

Everything we do has risks. Jaywalking has risks. The question is better framed "Is the reward > the risk?"

As a doctor on the forum, I will say that smoking is not good for your health, but pipes are safer than other forms of tobacco. How much do you like smoking? Is it worth the risk? As for me, I am still on this forum while knowing full well of the risks.

-Doc

 

[RudyG]

Stopped smoking my beloved pipe about 40 years ago at the request of my wife and the oncoming of children.

Now my children are grown and I'm going to enjoy what time is left and decided to go back to my pipe. Hoping the 40 year break will give me some extra time, so for now its all about enjoying life on my terms.

You only have today. My father said when your dead, your dead a long time.

 

[The Clay King]

I have been smoking a pipe for over 50 years and still love it and at 68 years old and in good shape (apart from a back injury) I see no reason to quit.

@tobakenist Well done; keep it up! Thanks for the pipe!

 

[TheBarstoolsBuiltForBen]

Good stuff in here.