“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
“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
“Fear is a bastard. Fear is an attention whore. I want to ask fear if it has mommy issues, because that’s the only reason I can think why it needs attention so bad. I want fear to get Parkinson’s. Then maybe fear will know how it feels to be on the run from something it doesn’t understand.” FearIllnessAfraidFear Of The UnknownParkinson S DiseaseParkinson S 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