"If people refuse to look at you in a new light and they can only see you for what you were, only see you for the mistakes you've made, if they don't realize that you are not your mistakes, then they have to go."

Healing, Mistakes, Acceptance, Change, LettingGo

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"If people refuse to look at you in a new light and they can only see you for what you were, only see you for the mistakes you've made, if they don't realize that you are not your mistakes, then they have to go."

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"Forgiving isn't something you do for someone else. It's something you do for yourself. It's saying, 'You're not important enough to have a stranglehold on me.' It's saying, 'You don't get to trap me in the past. I am worthy of a future."

Jodi Picoult, American Novelist

Healing, Forgiveness, Self, Liberation

"Grief is a curious thing, when it happens unexpectedly. It is a Band-Aidbeing ripped away, taking the top layer off a family. And the underbellyof a household is never pretty, ours no exception. There were times Istayed in my room for days on end with headphones on, if only so that Iwould not have to listen to my mother cry. There were the weeks that myfather worked round-the-clock shifts, so that he wouldn't have to comehome to a house that felt too big for us."

Jodi Picoult, American Novelist

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"Your greatest healing lies in forgiving all that has wrong and hurt you."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"There's a problem with wounded birds, Cassie," Connor said. "Either they fly away from you one day, or else they never get better. They stay hurt no matter what you do."

Jodi Picoult, American Novelist

Healing, Pain, Life, Hope

"Maybe if we love ourselves healthy we will all heal?"

Nikki Rowe, American Writer

Healing, Self-Love, Hope, Compassion

"How do you go on, when in your heart you begin to understand... there is no going back? There are some things that time cannot mend. Some hurts that go too deep."

J. R. R. Tolkien, English Novelist

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"What crucial conversations need to be readdressed in your personal and professional relationships in order for you to gain peace, clarity, and resolution? Create the space in your life to readdress what needs to be given hope for healing."

Susan C. Young, American Author

Healing, Resolution, Truth, Wisdom, Power

"Listen. Slide the weight from your shoulders and move forward. You are afraid you might forget, but you never will. You will forgive and remember."

Barbara Kingsolver, American Novelist

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"Slowly I swam up from the bottom of a black sleep."

Sylvia Plath, American Poet

Healing, Sleep, Awakening, Darkness, Emotion

"Release the baggage of the past. Carry joy instead."

Amy Leigh Mercree, American Author

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"Gratitude is the bridge that merges your love with longevity. It is the vital ingredient for a lasting relationship."

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"It's never lost on me that it was the religious who Jesus had to challenge not to throw stones."

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"Don't let someone's words blind you from their behavior."

Mindset

"I feel like when I give trust that isn't earned, I receive hurt that isn't deserved."

Psychology

"Boredom is a symptom of a conditioned and closed mind. If you are bored, you're doing yourself a tremendous disservice. Open your mind, break-free from your conditioned routine, and reignite the flames of excitement and discovery."

Psychology

"Today, many will choose to live free of conditions and rules governing their own happiness. Why not you? Do not let another day go by where your dedication to other people's opinions is greater than your dedication to your own emotions! Today's a new day!"

Mindset

"When you're crying, your tears may be watering the seeds of your come-back."

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"How would your life be different if.You approached all relationships with authenticity and honesty? Let today be the day.You dedicate yourself to building relationships on the solid foundation of truth and authenticity."

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"Don't confuse poor decision-making with destiny. Own your mistakes. It's ok, we all make them. Learn from them so they can empower you!"

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"Tombstones and legacies are for the dead.I will live for now. Impact the world for now. Change lives for now. Laugh for now. Love for now. I will experience the length, depth, and breadth of life for now. Later will come soon enough and I will be so tired that I shall welcome the rest it offers.. But for now, ONWARD!"

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