Healing Journey Quotes

“Then again, he supposed the healing process, in contrast to trauma, was gentle and slow... The soft closing of a door, rather than a slam.- John”
― J.R. Ward, Lover Reborn

“There is a moment in our healing journey when our denial crumbles; we realize our experience and it's continued effects on us won't" just go away ". That's our breakthrough moment. It's the sun coming out to warm the seeds of hope so they can grow our personal garden of empowerment.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Healing Insights: Effects of Abuse for Adults Abused as Children

“Intensity-seeking is an enslavement of our own perpetuation. When we step out of the delirium of always seeking someone new, and meet the same old sad and lonely child within, our healing journey begins. Exhausting ourselves with novelty is a defense against our deepest pain, one that we cannot outrun. But once we stop and feel our losses, we can begin our healing journey and be the authentic, joyous person we were born to be.”
― Alexandra Katehakis, Mirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence

“The damage and invisible scars of emotional abuse are very difficult to heal, because memories are imprinted on our minds and hearts and it takes time to be restored. Imprints of past traumas do not mean a person cannot change their future beliefs and behaviors. as people, we do not easily forget. However, as we heal, grieve, and let go, we become clear-minded and focused to live restore and emotionally healthy.”
― Dee Brown, Breaking Passive-Aggressive Cycles

“Healing trauma involves tears. The tears release our pain. The tears are part of our recovery. My friend, please let your tears flow.”
― Dana Arcuri, Soul Cry: Releasing & Healing the Wounds of Trauma

“Healing is like an onion. As you process through one layer of trauma to release the pain and heal, a new layer will surface. One layer after another layer will bring up new issues to focus on. Pace yourself. Only focus on one layer at a time.”
― Dana Arcuri, Soul Cry: Releasing & Healing the Wounds of Trauma

“Sometimes during times of transformation, it can seem as if nothing is happening from the outside, yet under the surface, we are hard at work.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“When we connect with our True Selves, it is very common that we also become aware of habitual patterns, beliefs, or vulnerable emotions that might affect our ability to follow where our soft, still voice within is calling us to go.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“Before we take leaps, we may need to let go, heal the past, or lovingly rearrange our emotional lives to create space for what is in our highest good now.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“To fully integrate new ideas into our lives, we need to experiment with them, and through trial and error, explore how they might work for our unique circumstances.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“We each need the dignity and freedom to be able to test new ideas and finetune them to see how they might best work for us.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“Storytelling is a powerful way we integrate our own wisdom.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“Stories remind us how similar we all are, which can help us relax, open, and feel more connected.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“The state of openness we often get into when we hear or tell stories is magical.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“When we are in a state of feeling open and connected, we start integrating new ideas and our own wisdom in a way that can transform and change the direction of our lives.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“When feel open and connected, we start integrating new ideas and our own wisdom in a way that can transform our lives.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“When we feel open and connected, we integrate new ideas with our own wisdom in a way that can change the direction of our lives.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“As we receive, we give; as we give, we receive. This fluidity triggers flow, a state in which new ideas and insights come, and our creativity, intuition, and compassion grow.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“We can be supported and uplifted by people whom we’ve never met in person.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“When we lift each other up, we all rise.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“Joy can be a powerful touchstone, leading us to a sense of peace, purpose, strength, and comfort.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“Celebrate what brings YOU joy!”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“It is in joyful moments that we most easily connect with our inner guidance about what is best for us and our lives.”
― Laurie E. Smith, Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice

“Amidst the Orange Dreamy hues of life, a mindful truth whispers: 'No one is too busy; silence echoes unspoken desires. The heart yearns in a silent war with the mind's certainty. In this dance, acknowledge the ache, for within, lies the key to healing.”
― Huzefa Nalkheda wala

“Don't try to bottle up your emotions. Let yourself grieve the loss of the relationship. Cry, scream into a pillow, write in a journal - whatever helps you process your feelings in a healthy way.”
― samya chauhan

“Sharing experiences with others facing similar challenges provided not only practical insights but also emotional support, reinforcing the idea that change could be a shared journey.”
― Georgia Clare, Quote Therapy: Practical Wisdom for Healing and Joy

“We are not always responsible for what has happened to us, but it is always our responsibility to heal from it.”
― Zara Hairston, It Came 2 Pass: Book 1, In the Beginning

“Through love, we're going to heal one relationship at a time.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“You can’t change your past, but you can alter your future by steering a new course in the present.”
― Brittany Burgunder

“Having a positive relationship with yourself, taking steps to be mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically healthy — is the greatest gift you can give yourself.”
― Mystqx Skye