Every now and then when I am feeling really low, I find it helps to
read something that is positive. Something that makes me feel good
about the world and my feelings, and my mood is lifted.
With this in mind I have set about collecting inspirational thoughts.
Some are quotes, some just a collection of words or thoughts that
have affected me in some way.
I want this page to be a quiet reflecive place, where you can come
and feel safe, and just be.
To a Wounded Angel
Written by Tammie Fowles, this is one of our favourites on the survive
mailing lists. I'm sure it will soon become one of yours too.
When you can't go on
Another one from Tammie Byram Fowles about no matter how
desperate things may feel, don't give up, you can get through it.
Do You Still Have Hope?
As long as you still have hope you can get through the toughest of times.
Attitude Determines My Day
Another one sent in by Kes. In the end it is the way that you think
that determines what kind of day you have.
Everything Happens for a Reason
Christine sent this to the Survive mailing list. The
message this piece advocatres is live life to the full.
When you laugh...
This was sent by Kim. It's her favourite quote.
Where Joy Abounds
Sent to the Survive
lists by Kes. Words of wisdom by Robert Hastings.
Lifes Lessons
This was sent to the
Survive mailing list by lauren. It makes a lot of sense, and includes
many things that we all do need to learn to save ourselves getting
hurt any more.
The Litany Against Fear
This quote is one that was given to me by Tanos just after I
was raped. It has been said over and over again in my head, and out
loud when I have been in a situation where I was having to be really
brave, even though I was terrified.
Sally's favourites
The next two quotes were sent to me by Sally via the mailing list.
I thought i would include them as they do make sense, although sometimes
it is easier to read than to do.
The Presnt
I saw this as someone's sign off message on irc and thought it was
wonderful. I don't know who it was, or where it came from, so if
anyone knows please contact me so i can attribute it to the right
person. Thanks.
Bhavagad Gita
This next one is from Paula, once again via the mailing list.
Positive Thoughts
The following are inspirational thoughts sent to me by a friend.
Once again I do not know if they are annonymous or need to be attributed
to someone. If you know, please mail me so i can give credit were it
is due.
One Day at a Time
Sometimes we try too hard and set ourselves too high a goal. It is
important to remember to take one day at a time..
The Sense of a Goose
This was sent to me by someone on one of the Survive mailing lists.
If only we had the sense of a goose...
One Woman's Survival
by Pat Thompson.
This is truelly inspirational. It's about one woman's survival of
child abuse.
Happiness
We all think that
happiness will come when we are older..when we have kids..or we can't
be happy until our debts are paid off..but happiness is a journey,
not a destination.
You Can Do It!
A great inspirational
piece. You can do it..just believe in yourself..
Last updated January 2008