Self Soothing Quotes

“There is a loneliness that can be rocked. Arms crossed, knees drawn up, holding, holding on, this motion, unlike a ship's, smooths and contains the rocker. It's an inside kind--wrapped tight like skin. Then there is the loneliness that roams. No rocking can hold it down. It is alive. On its own. A dry and spreading thing that makes the sound of one's own feet going seem to come from a far-off place.”
― Toni Morrison, Beloved

“...When people lose their way and lack a real purpose for living they often fall back on certain forms of escapism as a form of self-soothing...”
― John Geddes, A Familiar Rain

“When I'm triggered, I think, "This will last forever" or "What if this lasts forever?" I get thoughts about how I should give up, run away, hide, protect myself. These thoughts, I cannot change. What I can change is how I respond to them. Will I unconditionally believe these ideas, or will I accept them as side effects of the temporary experience of pain? Will I act on each thought that arises in the burning fire, or will I hold myself gently and say, "It'll be okay. I know it hurts. I love you"? My power lies in these choices.”
― Vironika Tugaleva

“You are a living, breathing vision board and can change it daily with your thoughts to create the life you desire.”
― Joyce Logan, Starving Your Fears: From Panic to Peace in 10 Easy Steps

“The is a dark place, and bad things happen that we can’t control. People we love can disappoint us, hurt us and finding forgiveness is hard... but music is there. If it disappoints you, all you have to do is change the track.”
― Alechia Dow, The Sound of Stars

“The world is a dark place, and bad things happen that we can’t control. People we love can disappoint us, hurt us and finding forgiveness is hard... but music is there. If it disappoints you, all you have to do is change the track.”
― Alechia Dow, The Sound of Stars

“Reality was not meant to be changed by us. Rather, it was meant to be wrestled with so that we are changed by it.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“Here are some examples: Breathwork is a really amazing tool because you can do it anywhere, anytime. Strenuous exercise, or other types of physical activity like going for a walk, running or riding a bicycle. Listening to music, using a weighted blanket, taking a warm or a cold bath, smelling something like essential oils or a flower. Dancing, humming or singing. Socializing, connecting with a loved one and laughing. Getting a massage, simply stretching your body and doing grateful flow exercise are all ways to regulate your nervous system before approaching a financial decision.”
― Paco de Leon, Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances

“Say what you know is true without a disclaimer. . . . The truth will soothe you and bring your peace. (p. xii)”
― Melanie DewBerry, The Power of Naming: A Journey toward Your Soul's Indigenous Nature

“When you feel sad, give yourself a big tight hug.”
― Heather Holmes

“How long
do any of us really have before the body
begins to break down and empty its mysteries
into the air? Oh honey, I said—for once
without a trace of irony or blush of shame—
the touch of my own hand on my chest
like that of a stranger, oddly comforting
in spite of the facts.”
― James Crews