Gotospirit Com Quotes

“Dissociated trauma memories don't reveal themselves like ordinary memories. Like pieces of a puzzle, they escape the primitive part of our brain where the trauma has been stored without words.

These starkly vivid and detailed images are defined by our five senses and emotions, but there is no 'story'. So we are left trying to comprehend the incomprehensible while trying to describe what doesn't make sense.

Healing is about collecting as many pieces as possible. It's finding words for what we are seeing and feeling - even when it sounds crazy. It's daring to speak our truth until it makes sense.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Spirit Unbroken: Abby's Story

“We aren't the weeds in the crack of life. We're the strong,amazing flowers that found a way to grow in the most challenging conditions ~”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Spirit Unbroken: Abby's Story

“It takes Wonder Woman courage and Superman strength to heal the wounds of our abuse... because it brings change... and we are inclined to hold on to the stability we created in the chaos of our past experiences.

So imagine more. Take small steps. Be guided by your personal truth and not the impressions left by the bad guys in your childhood story.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Healing Insights: Effects of Abuse for Adults Abused as Children

“Our abusive parent didn't give us the gentle, encouraging nurturing we needed. But healing invites us to give our inner child the kind of loving empowerment that will help us reach our potential and celebrate our spirit. Move past what you wished you could have experienced and embrace the uncommon, sweet possibilities of being your own best parent.”
― Jeanne McEvlaney

“Honoring all ways we survived our childhood abuse is healing. We were amazing and courageous.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Spirit Unbroken: Abby's Story

“Stuffing our memories might become familiar over the years, but it requires a mental vigilance that separates us from our inner world. It's building our lives making sure we never step on any path that might lead us to the tender and scary places we carry within us. We don't dare explore the unknown. We can't allow new possibilities. And yet, those are the very paths connected to the core of who we are beyond our abuse.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Childhood Abuse: Tips to Change Child Abuse Effects

“When you feel caught in the web of childhood abuse, find words to describe it. Write them. Say them. Express them. In safe places, with safe people.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Childhood Abuse: Tips to Change Child Abuse Effects

“There are many heartfelt reasons for pushing our childhood sexual abuse to the edge of our lives and one amazing reason to embrace a healing journey;
it reunites us with our
shining,
colorful,
joyful spirit.”
― Jeanne McElvaney

“As we grow older, the riveting, dis-empowering feelings that grabbed us during moments of our abuse do not change with knowledge, awareness, or new experiences. They are locked inside until we return to release them.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Spirit Unbroken: Abby's Story

“Logic becomes a loud voice when the wall of our past abuse begin to crack with awareness. But that's our adult speaking. The child within, who had the experience, talks to us through flashes of insights.
Trust your perceptions. They are a powerful guide in healing.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Childhood Abuse: Tips to Change Child Abuse Effects

“When we learn to recognize the unique quality of Memory-Dreams, we are empowered. The abused child within us is using them to talk to us, giving us clues for our healing.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Childhood Abuse: Tips to Change Child Abuse Effects

“In the weeds of childhood sexual abuse, we are the sturdy flowers that kept reaching for a slip of sunshine and a trickle of water so we could grow into wildly beautiful, singular people. Together, we are creating a colorful bouquet that is changing the world.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Childhood Abuse: Tips to Change Child Abuse Effects

“So many moments of potential holiday joy got buried in the pain of our abuse. Now these days offer us a chance to give our inner child the gift of caring. Sometimes it's as simple as asking, "What do you want?" Most often the answer is a small thing.

Be a Santa to your wounded child and feel the healing passed forward to you.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Healing Insights: Effects of Abuse for Adults Abused as Children

“Age is a timeless beauty. At each mile in my life journey, I am a distinctive blend of what I've experienced and the unique talents I was given to share with others.”
― Jeanne McElvaney

“Our story is the raft we ride in our ocean of life. We cling to it even while we might lament our story because it feels safer to be on the raft than swimming in the currents of possibilities. When you are ready for change, jump off the raft and swim with a different story.”
― Jeanne McElvaney

“Choices create our map as we travel toward the new reality we are creating ~”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Old Maggie's Spirit Whispers

“Leave time behind and listen to your rhythm ♫♪”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Time Slipping

“We sometimes get together with others hoping their mood will elevate ours. In a way, we want to bring leftovers to the potluck and we're hoping to fill our plates with apple pie.

Energy tells us why this won't happen.

When we show up for a buffet of conversations, we will be drawn to the moods that reflect what we brought with us. Our feelings, beliefs, and thoughts seek similar energy fields.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Personal Development Insights

“Curiosity is a youthful beauty. Connected to joy and slipping around old beliefs, it urges us to investigate rather than assume.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Time Slipping

“Energy holds our potential in patterns of intelligence. Self awareness can take us to these shimmering fields so we can manifest our choices ~ Jeanne McElvaney”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Personal Development Insights

“When there is no purpose of thought or activities to keep us firmly planted in routines, we connect to our personal spirit. Then the adventure begins ~”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Time Slipping

“To know the outcome of a desire means you are relying on what you already know. True change comes in colors you've never imagined. Expect serendipity and surprises ~”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Old Maggie's Spirit Whispers

“Intuition is our knight in white, shining armor, there to help us claim our kingdom in the bold time of life.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Time Slipping

“Practice seeing possibilities. When you focus on what you already know, you keep creating the same reality.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Ignite Changes Using Energy

“In busy days, we might lose track of what brings us holiday joy, but our spirit holds the answers. Look for what makes you smile! Notice the small wonders! Embrace what lightens your heart! Choose play when it's offered! Listen to the whispers of your spirit and respond!”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Time Slipping

“When you're scared, invite your spirit out of hiding.
Wear pointed shoes with build in sass > Let your wings take you where your heart trembles > Wave the want that remembers your magic > Bring your green umbrella without apologies.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Old Maggie's Spirit Whispers

“My health is like a garden; my choices have a powerful effect on what blossoms and thrives. Every moment is the perfect time to weed old beliefs and nurture myself with empowering thoughts.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Personal Development Insights

“Seeing each choice as a kind of energy can empower us. To say "yes" might feel like a dripping faucet. To say "no" might feel like a playful puppy. In feeling the energy, we get to choose beyond what is expected and routine.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Old Maggie's Spirit Whispers

“In the energy field, you have the power to create synchronicity at any time. Feel the joy, surprise, and perfect fit of connecting with the very person who is part of igniting your desire.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Time Slipping

“Never doubt the power of play time… that kind of time when there’s no purpose, no clock is ticking, and you’re exploring your potential without needing to know the outcome.”
― Jeanne McElvaney, Ignite Changes Using Energy: A Guide for Letting Go of Old Thinking