4 Heartfelt Healing Quotes To Encourage You

Healed.

We all want to be healed.

But what must happen before we can be healed?

To be healed, something must first be broken.

And no one wants to be broken, but sometimes life deals us such difficult situations that we break.

The road to and through healing can be long and difficult.

As you make that arduous journey, let me offer you 4 heartfelt healing quotes to encourage you.

With the same gentleness you allow others to hurt, allow yourself to heal.

Your best friend tells you that she is going through a rough time. You see how upset she is, and your heart goes out to her. You want to do anything you can to help her, but she simply asks you to give her some space for a while.

And so, you do.

You text her periodically to tell her that you are thinking about her and that you support her.

In time, your friend reaches out to you, stating that she is ready to talk about what had had her so upset. You listen as she pours out her story.

You are gentle with your friend because you want to help her and not cause her any more hurt.

Now you find yourself going through a difficult time. Some of it may be of your own doing, but not all of it.

You feel guilty for causing your situation. You blame yourself. You find yourself spiraling down emotionally.

But remember your friend. When she was hurting, you didn’t point fingers or try to make her feel worse than she already did.

No, you gently supported her until the hurting subsided.

Do the same for yourself, now. Beating yourself up is not going to help you get through your situation and heal.

If you need to take some time to wrap your head around what is going on, then do so. Just don’t completely shut out those who are there to help you.

And be kind to yourself.

With the same gentleness you allow others to hurt, allow yourself to heal.

Healing doesn’t begin when the trauma ends; healing begins when the trauma starts.

You constantly make decisions during traumatic events. These decisions determine the outcome of your situation. Every decision you make also contributes to your healing.

Did a choice you made during your trauma cause you more harm? When you reflect on that decision it is natural to feel guilt over that decision. But remember, you made the best decision you could in that traumatic situation.

Reflecting on that decision as you heal allows you to come up with different decisions you could make should you find yourself in that same or a similar, situation in the future.

Was a decision you made during the traumatic event the turning point to a positive outcome? The confidence you gained from that decision will give you further confidence to make good decisions as you heal.

Healing doesn’t begin when the trauma ends; healing begins when the trauma begins.

Self-compassion is not a weakness; it is a must for healing.

Self-compassion leads to healing by releasing a chemical in the brain called oxytocin.

Why is oxytocin important?

Oxytocin increases good feelings such as calmness, trust, safety, and positive emotions.

5 ways you can engage in self-compassion are:

Forgive. Forgiving relieves your brain of the negative thoughts that keep you stuck and prohibits healing.

Practice gratitude. Practicing gratitude focuses your mind on positive thoughts and decreases focus on negative thoughts. You can practice gratitude by writing down a list of your blessings and explaining why you are grateful for each one. Read through your gratitude list when you are facing tough times to remind yourself of your blessings. On your darkest day, your gratitude may only be to be grateful for the positive experiences you had in the past and to look forward to those times again.

Be kind. Look for ways you can do something positive for those around you. You may not be thanked outright for your acts of kindness, and that’s okay. But focusing on the needs of others makes you grateful for the blessings you’ve received in your own life.

Meditate. Meditation focuses your mind and can help you enter a state of calmness and relaxation. People use different methods of meditation including prayer.

Self-care. Self-care is not selfish. Self-care is meeting your needs and is a necessary part of healing.

Do not confuse self-pity with self-compassion. Self-pity is a weakness as it focuses on yourself as a victim. Self-compassion recognizes yourself as important and worthy of good.

Self-compassion is not a weakness, it is a must for healing.

Don’t beat yourself up. You can’t heal when you are still being wounded.

It would be nice if life was only filled with positive moments. But we all know that is not reality.

So, what do you do when life turns upside-down?

First, breathe. No, really. Take in some deep breaths and let them out slowly. This brings in extra oxygen, slows your heart rate, and helps you think more clearly.

Next, assess your situation. What is going on? Who is available to assist you? What do you need to do?

Focus on the situation at hand and not on assigning blame.

But what should you not do?

Don’t beat yourself up. You can’t heal when you are still being wounded.

None of us want to be broken. We want to be healed. Along the way, we will experience brokenness and healing.

Remember these quotes to encourage your healing.

 With the same gentleness you allow others to hurt, allow yourself to heal.

Remember to be as kind to yourself as you are to your best friend, in good times and bad.

Healing doesn’t begin when the trauma ends; healing begins when the trauma starts.

Each decision we make leads to our healing.

 Self-compassion is not a weakness; it is a must for healing.

Find a way to engage in self-compassion. Whether it be forgiveness, gratitude, kindness, meditation, or self-care.

Don’t beat yourself up. You can’t heal when you are still being wounded.

Breathe. Assess your situation. Don't assign blame.

Comment below on which of these quotes you find most healing.

Wishing you all the best,

Kelly

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