I have read lots of quotes through the years. It is by far my favorite way of putting things in perspective and finding inspiration.
Quotes on healing can be particularly helpful for seeing things from a different viewpoint and gaining a new outlook on something you may be going through.
Here are 14 of my favorite quotes on healing.
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller
The fact that someone who was both deaf and blind quoted this, is inspirational in itself. Whatever we are suffering or going through, there is solace in knowing people who have gone through much worse than us are able to overcome.
“Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.” Hippocrates
I love this quote on healing because it makes me realize I have to really be active in my quest for improvement.
“Yesterday I was so clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. “Rumi
Truer words have never been spoken. The only thing we have the power to change is ourselves. Only we can change our actions, thoughts and perspective on anything.
“What happens when people open their hearts?… They get better.” Haruki Murakami
For me, when I am suffering I often tend to internalize things which makes things worse. It’s only when I remind myself to open up my heart, that I begin to heal and see things from a different perspective.
“Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion.” Buddha
“If you desire healing,
let yourself fall ill
let yourself fall ill.”
Sometimes we have to let things fall apart for things to get better.
Did you ever know something wasn’t going to last, but you kept on putting band-aids on it so you didn’t have to deal with the real issue? We think we are doing ourselves a favor, but in reality we are just prolonging the inevitable. In the meantime the emotions baggage that comes with it, just continues to live inside us. It’s only when we rip that bandaid off that we can start fresh.
“The question is not how to get cured, but how to live.” Joseph Conrad
Pain and suffering can paralyze us and make us numb to everyday living. It’s only when we figure out how to take that first step, that we can begin to live a new normal.
Often, inspirational travel quotes give me that little nudge to get moving in the right direction.
“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” Caroline Myss
I don’t know about you, but the chitter chatter that goes on upstairs is relentless sometimes. When I am able to silence the jibber jabber, it is often then when I begin to heal.
“ Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.” Lord Byron
Laughing does so much good for one’s well being and overall health. There is nothing like a good laugh to lighten things up and release stress and emotional tension.
When a good friend isn’t around to help lighten the mood, a funny show or movie will often do the trick.
“Forgiveness is no longer an option but a necessity for healing.” Caroline Myss
We cannot heal and move on if we are bitter. It is very true that we forgive for ourselves so we can move on and not let something sad define us and who we are.
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Wayne Dyer
This is one of my favorite quotes of all time. It applies to healing as well as many other things we are faced with in life. Anytime we can look at things from a different perspective and look at things differently, our thoughts on that situation changes. There are always multiple ways to look at things if we really try.