Healing Journey Quotes

“The contemplative clinking and methodical chewing are a little weird, but it is proof that souls are housed
inside the physical body.”
― Tom Hillman, Digging for God

“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

“You don’t have to fight to leave a toxic friendship, just quietly choose peace, protect your energy, and walk away with your dignity intact.”
― Ayoub Imilouane

“Healing is a life purpose.”
― Eboni Ivory Green, Journey Beyond the Yellow Brick Road: Finding Your Emotional Home as a Caregiver

“Anger is better than apathy. Self-directed anger is self-abuse. Transmutation is the key, and if you are mindful, you will be able to move through these phases of pain even faster.”
― Calvin Niles, The Sun Rises in Eastmoor

“You will get through this.”
― Karen Brough, Be Held By Him: Finding God When Life Knocks You Off Your Feet

“My arms are open wide and ready to embrace your battle-weary form.”
― Karen Brough, Be Held By Him: Finding God When Life Knocks You Off Your Feet

“Take heart, My precious one; I am not limited by what you see or feel—there is HOPE and much future to be had.”
― Karen Brough, Be Held By Him: Finding God When Life Knocks You Off Your Feet

“You can come back from this and thrive with Me.”
― Karen Brough, Be Held By Him: Finding God When Life Knocks You Off Your Feet

“Peace is not the absence of struggle—it's the presence of God within it.”
― Karen Brough, Take a Step with Him Companion Guidebook - Adventuring with God into Fresh Beginnings

“The cage of whispers is ultimately unlocked not by changing our circumstances, but by changing our relationship to ourselves.”
― FAISAL ALI SAROHI, THE CAGE OF WHISPERS : THE CAGE THAT HOLDS US AND THE WINGS WE DARE TO GROW

“Not every friend is meant to stay, some are lessons in disguise. The strength is in leaving without losing yourself.”
― Ayoub Imilouane

“Breaking free from toxic friendships is an act of self-love, choose your peace over pain and your growth over guilt.”
― Ayoub Imilouane

“Her broken heart was still beating. How come? Buses were running, buzzing, humming. People were smiling.
Birds' chatter and kids' laughter rang in her ears, causing her pain. The streets with fancy boutiques, ready for the winter testival, were nonchalant to her sorrow. And the coffee shops served croissants”
― NZ Kaminsky, Sense of Home

“There was light, warmth, and love under that tiny shelter. It was small but just enough to get through difficult times.”
― NZ Kaminsky, Sense of Home

“Addiction chains the spirit to illusion; connection frees it through truth and love.”
― Pamela Cox

“There is a joy that sings like amber sap spilling into tree limbs running down to the roots.”
― Tekoa Manning, Jumping for Joy in the Midst of Sorrow: A Devotional to Awaken Joy During Times of Great Trials

“Now I know that somewhere inside of you, you understand this and are ready to forgive and let go.”
― Calvin Niles, The Sun Rises in Eastmoor

“This is not the sad tale of a failed marriage, or the tragic saga of a helicopter that fell out of the sky and stole precious people away. It’s the story of how I came to be. How I was able to love and forgive and heal from the inside out to create a wild and beautiful life where I am free. The process of revisiting and reconciling has been terrifying and transformative, rage-inducing and revolutionary. Through it all, the truth has been laid bare to honor the moments where I was reborn. Once I ventured into the Elysian Fields of my own truth and power, there was no returning to a world so small that it no longer contained my expansion. This wasn’t just any journey, it was the journey, the most important one I could ever take.”
― Sarah May, She Journeys: A Memoir of Heartbreak and Homecoming

“I believe Cerridwen’s story is the truth the faeries have forgotten. They have forgotten how to turn themselves inside out and let suffering grow them into who they were created to be.”
― Samantha Curran

“Healing isn’t about having it figured out. It’s about finding your way back to yourself, one feeling at a time.”
― Paul Strydom

“Tell the story often of how you healed. Your journey will be someone's road map.”
― Peri Q. Arden, Dandelion Ch;ld: An Autistic Life Shattered and Reforged

“it requires great courage
to hold the wounded
parts of yourself
that are longing
for your loving attention”
― Melinda Quesenberry, May You Know Peace: An Invitation to Embrace Your Life, As It Is

“The moon doesn’t rush... it doesn’t compare... it doesn’t apologize. It simply follows its path and shines when it’s time.
There’s wisdom in that. Too often we measure our worth against timelines, comparisons, or opinions that have nothing to do with our truth.
The moon reminds us that light doesn’t need validation... it only needs space to shine.
So let yourself breathe... trust your timing... and honor your path. Like the moon, your light will always find a way through the night.”
― Steve Maraboli

“Healing doesn’t come from arriving at a destination. It comes from having the courage to keep showing up in the middle of it all, with your tears, your questions, your trembling voice, and saying, I’m still here.”
― Christina Stiverson, I Carry You: From Unimaginable Loss to Rewritten Grief, Find the Life Waiting for You