Surviving Self Harm Quotes & Sayings

The law of causality, I believe, like much that passes muster among philosophers, is a relic of a bygone age, surviving, like the monarchy, only because it is erroneously supposed to do no harm. — Bertrand Russell

When someone throws up while watching one of your movies, it's like a standing ovation. — Eli Roth

God always protects what He considers to be a blessing for a person. — Sunday Adelaja

Above all else show the data. — Edward R. Tufte

Play to win, but enjoy the fun. — David Ogilvy

I spent a lot of my youth working outside in the elements, and I kind of revel in defeating tough weather. — Nick Offerman

There are no limits, except for those we impose upon ourselves. — Dr. Walter Bishop

The Press has no band of critics who go the round of the churches and chapels, and are on the watch for a slip or defect in the preacher, to make a 'feature' in their article: the clergy are, practically, the most irresponsible of all talkers. — George Eliot

If you want to help a hungry poor man sleeping on the bench, don't ever wake him up; put the food on the bench, put some money and leave the place without looking at your back! — Mehmet Murat Ildan

The world is no longer closed to us in the way it was in the past - present generations have unparalleled access to pretty much all corners of the globe. — Edgar Guest

Sam Allberry says it best: "Desires for things God has forbidden are a reflection of how sin has distorted me, not how God has made me."22 — Rosaria Champagne Butterfield

As an adult, emerging from the ether's of an abusive childhood, i found myself left with a constant craving for protection, safety and security. I spent many years living my life, waiting for the other shoe to drop. I needed to control everything, in an effort to prevent any harm from coming my way (even though control is an illusion).
It took me many years to realize i had to become that safe harbor for myself. And that part of becoming that safe harbor was not about avoiding life, but rather, developing the confidence and coping skills to know that i would have what it takes to find my way through life's inevitable trials and tribulations. — Jaeda DeWalt

Governments have a favorite phrase: "lean and mean." But they've been made very, very fat for corporate interests. — Vandana Shiva

Spirit does not exist in just one location; rather it is all encompassing, living within and amongst us in each moment, thought and action. I believe that Spirit is raised to it's highest level, when individuals gather with wisdom, compassion and a discerning desire to provide service to humanity. We are all One, One Energy, from One Light. Let us band together as Humans, with love for all of humanity, living each day in harmony as we explore our spirit. — Kala Ambrose

Life is beautiful, but we often forget and decorate it with ugliness. — Debasish Mridha

I was sick of pretending, sick of selling my feelings for a dollar a day. — Anne Moody