“After a traumatic experience, the human system of self-preservation seems to go onto permanent alert, as if the danger might return at any moment.” ―Judith Lewis Herman Sadly, this quote speaks to me today. I had to take medication for an insane panic attack that popped up out of nowhere, and I'm trying not to … Continue reading After A Traumatic Experience…
Quotes
There Comes A Time For Healing…
“There comes a time for healing no matter how broken you are right now; no matter how heavy your heart is right now. There comes a time when you will go outside and let the sun shine on your face and let the wind touch your hair, and you will not be tired by just … Continue reading There Comes A Time For Healing…
True Direction
“Sometimes we can only find our true direction when we let the wind of change carry us.” ―Mimi Novic
For Last Year’s Words…
“For last year's words belong to last year's language, And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." ―T.S. Eliot
We’re All A Little Weird
“We’re all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness—and call it love—true love.” ―Robert Fulghum
When You Do The Right Thing…
When you do the right thing, you get the feeling of peace and serenity associated with it. Do it again and again. -Roy T. Bennett
Everything That Matters Takes Time…
“Everything that matters takes time. When you feel discouraged that your healing isn’t going as fast as you would like, take a look at yesterday and how far you have come. You are further than you think.” ―Tracy Malone
One Of The Great Liabilities Of History…
“One of the great liabilities of history is that all too many people fail to remain awake through great periods of social change. Every society has its protectors of status quo and its fraternities of the indifferent who are notorious for sleeping through revolutions. Today, our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, … Continue reading One Of The Great Liabilities Of History…
Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character.
“Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness.” ―R.J. Palacio
