“We've all felt a little incompetent, insufficient, overexposed, helpless, unlovable, terrified, defective, unfit and unsung at times. And deep down, for whatever reason, you might even think you deserve to. Because why else would you be feeling that way. Like the world is laughing at you. I promise you it's not.” FearSelf EsteemEmotionsInsecurityHelplessnessEmotional PainDark Times Book:Bent: How Yoga Saved My Ass Source: Bent: How Yoga Saved My Ass
“One of the hardest things you'll ever do is give yourself permission to be in pain of any kind. There's a reason we have survival instincts, so that we don't die. That goes for humans, animals (redundant, I know), all the fishes in the sea, everyone. Some researchers even say that even plants feel pain and a cucumber will scream when you cut it. (And some others say that's crap because they have no brain or central nervous system.) The point is, we're all wusses. And emotional pain is the worst.” PainEmotional PainSurvival InstinctInstinctsAvoiding Pain Book:Bent: How Yoga Saved My Ass Source: Bent: How Yoga Saved My Ass
“Rise up and lift your sword, peaceful warrior. Keep it strong and steady. You've already lived and fought a thousand battles, and you're not here—again—to cower in fear and pain.” PainFearYogaWarriorEmotional PainYoga PhilosophyPeaceful Warrior Book:Bent: How Yoga Saved My Ass Source: Bent: How Yoga Saved My Ass
“I’ve always felt safer at night. You can be much more forgiving of yourself, not to mention the world and everyone in it, when your shortcomings aren’t threatened by the brazen light of day. And by shortcomings, I mean damage. The scars are still there, but at least they're easier to hide. I never understood why they shine a fluorescent spotlight in the faces of alleged culprits in old movies to get them to tell the truth. Put me to bed and turn off the lights. I’ll tell you everything. I’ll be who you want me to be, I’ll be honest. I’ll be who I want to be, I’ll be braver. Just don’t ignore me. I really do want to be stronger, sweeter, less afraid all the time. Maybe it’s a within-the-womb thing, but it’s safer in the dark. What they should really warn you about is the light.” NightFearDarknessDamageLight And DarknessScarsEmotional PainEmotional Wounds Author:Anne Clendening