โA huge amount of freedom comes when you take nothing personally.โ
โ Don Miguel Ruiz
โWe are not compelled to meditate by some outside agent, by other people, or by God. Rather, just as we are responsible for our own suffering, so are we solely responsible for our own cure. We have created the situation in which we find ourselves, and it is up to us to create the circumstances for our release.โ
โ Lama Thubten Yeshe
Itโs okay if you thought you were over it but it hits you all over again.ย
Itโs okay to fall apart even after you thought you had it under control.ย
You are not weak. Healing is messy. And there is no timeline for healing.ย
When your head hits the pillow tonight, remind yourself that youโve done a good job. You are headed down your path at your own pace, and with every obstacle you are trying your utmost best. Be patient with yourself, and remember that big things are achieved not all at once, but one day at a time.
โLove said to me, there is nothing that is not me. Be silent.โ
โ Rumi. โHush Donโt Say Anything to God.โ
โPeople think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and thatโs what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person youโll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave. A soul mateโs purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your lifeโฆโ
โ Gilbert, Elizabeth. Eat, Pray, Love.
gentle reminders in case you need it:
- itโs ok to start โlateโ
- drink water if you havenโt for hours
- itโs ok if u need more time than other people
- itโs ok to feel what youโre feeling
- you have a cute smile
- you make people happy
- you have plenty of good traits
- you are loved
- you deserve all the good things
- itโs ok if you relapse, it doesnโt make u weak
- bad days are just temporary
- tomorrow is a new day
- you can heal again
- Iโm proud of you
Trust that you are exactly where you need to be in this moment.
understand that endings can also be beginnings โ if something ends, something better is coming
Reason to recover #87:
Starting to believe in yourself again.
Knowing that you can get through whatever life throws your way and that you will be ok.