The wound is where the light enters you

Rumi

Quote of the Day

Refuse to see yourself or anyone else as broken. See instead, a light that needs to be switched on or remembered.

~ Carol Woodliff

More Than Life by Whitley

This is my favorite song and it's gotten my through some rough times. I hope it can help you a least a little bit

Quote of the Day

The pain that comes today is here then goes away

Whitley~More Than Life

Pain is here and it really hurts right know but it's not going to last forever, nothing does.

You are not

You are not a burden, you have a burden to carry but you are not a burden.

A Little Reminder

You owe yourself the love that you give other people

Quote of the Day

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness" 

Desmond Tutu

Have hope there really is a light at the end of the tunnel

21 Quotes of Encouragement

1. Don't lose hope, you never know what tomorrow will bring
2. Don't lose hope, when the sun goes down the stars come up
3. The struggle your in today is giving you the strength you need for tomorrow don't give up
4. Promise me you will remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think
5. There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunlight or hope
6. The best is yet to come
7. You are so much stronger than you think
8. Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently
9. You were given this life because you were strong enough to live it
10. To overcome you must be strong
11. Everything will be okay in the end, if it's not okay it's not the end
12. Instead of looking at the hundred reasons to quit look at the thousands of reasons to not give up
13. There is something beautiful in everyday, the thing is you just have to look in the mirror to really see it
14. Hey you! Don't give up, okay?
15. Some of the best days of your life haven't happened yet
16. The darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow
17. Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one simply remembers to turn on the light
18. Do not give up, the beginning is always the hardest part
19. This to shall pass
20. It's remembering the strength that is infinite within us and, not allowing what is negatively "claimed" to be our way of life!
21. Courage dear heart

I'm sorry it has been so long but I hope that you can still find perhaps a little comfort in this blog.

Please stay strong and be brave. I believe in you.

Quote of the Day

You have come this far, don't give up now.

Nicolas Sparks

15 Safer Alternatives to Self Harm (ditchthelabel.org)

• Squeeze ice in your hands really hard – this will be uncomfortable but you will find it has a very similar effect

• Use a marker pen to draw or write words on the place where you want to cut

• Snap a rubber band against your wrist

• Slap a hard surface – such as a wall or table top

• Flatten aluminium cans for recycling – see how fast you can do it

• Scream as loudly as you can (into a pillow or cushion if you don’t want to be heard)

• Punch a pillow, cushion or a punch bag – it may be a good idea to consider learning martial arts

• Throw a cushion as hard as you can against a wall as often as you need to

• Squeeze a stress ball

• Exercise; especially activities where you exert upper body strength like boxing and swimming

• Tear up an old phone directory, catalog or magazine

• Play loud music and dance as energetically as you can (use earphones if you don’t want to be heard)

• Write down exactly how you are feeling in a diary

• Go for a bike ride or long walk

• Look after and be kind to yourself; it doesn’t have to be something active. You could try meditation, aromatherapy oils or bath products, paint your nails, massage your hands or feet, watch a film and chill out. Play with and cuddle a pet. Cook or bake.

Be Kind to Yourself

Practice positive self-talk
Here are a few suggestions make sure to add your own

• I am capable.
• I know who I am and I am enough.
• I choose to be present in all that I do.
• I choose to think thoughts that serve me well.
• I choose to reach for a better feeling.
• My body is my vehicle in life; I choose to fill it with goodness.
• My life is unfolding beautifully.
• I am confident.
• I know with time and effort I can achieve.
• I can over come any challenge
• Each step is taking me to where I want to be.
• I am good enough
• I did the best I could
• I can make it work
• I'll give it another try
• I can handle this

Quote of the Day

Have courage and be kind

~ Cinderella