Quotes From Others

I present here quotes and short writings from authors that have helped me in my journey.

Nobody escapes being wounded. We are all wounded people, whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. The main question is not, “How can we hide our wound?” So, we don’t have to be embarrassed but, “How can we put our woundedness in the service of others?” When our wounds cease to be a source of shame and become a source of healing, we have become wounded healers -Henri Nouwen

I was at that time living, like so many atheists is a world of contradictions. I maintained that God did not exist. I was also very angry with God for not existing. I was equally angry with Him for creating a world. -C.S. Lewis

Fervid atheism is usually a screen for repressed religion. -Wilhelm Stekel

Be kind, for everyone you know is fighting a great battle. -Philo

Pain travels through family lines until someone is willing to heal it within themselves. By going through the agony of healing you no longer pass the poison chalice onto the generations that follow. It is incredibly important and sacred work. -Marj Monhollen

The ego says, “if it hurts cover it up, run away from it, numb it with addictions, avoid it at all costs.” The soul says, “If it hurts, then as hard as it is, see it, be present with it, give it your love and compassion,” For you cannot cut off part of yourself and feel whole. -Xavier Dagba

The truth will set you free but first it will make you miserable. -President James Garfield