The truth is, we are all in recovery; we're all recovering from who we are to who we might yet become. In Great Recovery Quotes and Stories for Healing you will find quotes and stories of wisdom, compassion and strengthening. Both addiction AND recovery are part of the human experience across time. And wherever you are at this moment in your life, take these three truths to heart: 1) You are not alone 2) There is no shame in being ill 3) There is courage in healing. There is no magic to recovery from addiction. It is hard work. But in this brief life we repeatedly discover that success is often buried in hard work. Hopefully you love--or will learn to love--yourself enough to make your work a labor of love. Noah benShea is one of North America's most respected and beloved poet-philosophers. He is an international best-selling author of twenty-five books translated into eighteen languages. He has spoken at the Library of Congress, been nominated for the Pulitzer Prizem and was the subject of a National Public Television special. He is the Executive Director of the Justice Project and is the National Philosopher for Foundations Recovery Network
Bestselling author and renowned Buddhist teacher Noah Levine adapts the Buddha's Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path into a proven and systematic approach to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction—an indispensable alternative to the 12-step program. While many desperately need the help of the 12-step recovery program, the traditional AA model's focus on an external higher power can alienate people who don't connect with its religious tenets. Refuge Recovery is a systematic method based on Buddhist principles, which integrates scientific, non-theistic, and psychological insight. Viewing addiction as cravings in the mind and body, Levine shows how a path of meditative awareness can alleviate those desires and ease suffering. Refuge Recovery includes daily meditation practices, written investigations that explore the causes and conditions of our addictions, and advice and inspiration for finding or creating a community to help you heal and awaken. Practical yet compassionate, Levine's successful Refuge Recovery system is designed for anyone interested in a non-theistic approach to recovery and requires no previous experience or knowledge of Buddhism or meditation.
"...a profound, deep awakening and inspiration..." On our life’s journey there are major turning points. Falling, fracturing her hip, and then having surgery were experiences that forced Barbara Sinor to travel an unknown path. These experiences took her beyond her normal life to exploring emotions and thoughts in foreign regions. While Barbara was confined to a rehabilitation facility to recover, her inner journey took her through territories of fear, doubt, pain, guilt, and down other emotional paths. Regardless of your personal struggle, the lessons in Inspirational Musings offer courage and insights to awaken and transform. "Drawing on words from many teachers and adding her own honest stories and reflection during a time of convalescence, Barbara offers us a small book to dip into when we want to go deeper, when we need to find healing for this moment. Inspirational Musings is a book to slip into your pocket or bag as you travel the journey that is taken by human beings." --Oriah “Mountain Dreamer” House, author, The Invitation "Sinor's poetic musings around topics such as Compassion, Suffering, Beauty, Joy, Awakening, and Faith not only inspire us, but awaken our souls to discover meaning and purpose both during and after our pain." --Holli Kenley, M.A., MFT, author, Daughters Betrayed By Their Mothers "Reading this booklet of insights reached up and grabbed me within the first few pages. I experienced a profound, deep awakening and inspiration of some buried feelings I didn’t know existed within my being." --Reverend Peggy Tennent, Astara Learn more at www.DrSinor.com From Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com
The first and only book of inspirational quotes specifically created for mental health healing and recovery. Brave Brain: 365 Quotes about Hope and Healing for Mental Health Recovery is a must-have gift for anyone struggling with mental illness and addiction, curated and edited by the #1 bestselling author of A Reader's Library of Book Quotes. This crucial resource for the mental health community is a carefully sourced collection of relatable wisdom: with no repeat quotes. Find the best quotes for working through depression, anxiety, bipolar, BPD, and other challenges in this thoughtfully conceptualized anthology of 300+ quotations. A gift for therapists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and rehab workers, this book makes the perfect addition to waiting rooms. Or treat yourself to this essential self care tool as a great companion to self-help workbooks, mental health journals, and mood trackers. This mental health awareness book was developed by a librarian and writer who draws on her own history of mental illness. Brave Brain features: A diversity of perspectives about the mental health experience The quotes in this book come from an all-star group of advocates, psychologists, artists, performers, writers, and leaders are included, like J.K. Rowling, Martin Luther King, Jr., Winston Churchill, Eckhart Tolle, and Marilyn Monroe, to name a few. Find a range of opinions, humor, and encouragement that reflect the entire spectrum of the mental health experience. Clean organization by theme The 365 quotes are arranged in eleven chapters that cover topics like Hope, Courage, Self-Compassion, Grit, Community, and more. It's easy to find the right quote for the right mood that meets your needs. Or follow the 365 quotes, one-per-day layout to make mental wellness a part of your everyday routine This book has a unique structure. The first part organizes the quotes into eleven themed chapters, while in the second part, the quotes are divided into 365 days for a quote-per-day. Whether you want to intensely study one theme or just contemplate one quote a day, Brave Brain has you covered. Comprehensive list of mental health resources Wondering where to get help? Want to learn more about psychology and mental health? Brave Brain includes a detailed list of resources in the back, with more than 100 websites, podcasts, blogs, books, support groups, hotlines, and other sources of help. And authority Selected and compiled by Sarah S. Davis, M.S.L.S., a librarian, writer, and mental health advocate whose writing about mental illness has appeared on PsychCentral, AllPsych, Book Riot, Kirkus Reviews, Electric Literature, and many others. Plus: Black and white photographs are included with each chapter.
Miracles of Healing introduces readers to ordinary folks who have gone through extraordinary experiences, from an eight-year-old who saw an angel and recovered from terminal cancer to a Nobel prizewinner whose skepticism was transformed into faith.
This is my journey towards healing. Everyone's journey is different and everyone's recovery is different. This is a random collection of essays, inspirational quotes, affirmations and daily prayers, lists of books and songs that inspire me, my faith in God, the importance of learning to forgive, inspiring words. We all have something we can teach someone else, and we all know what life is for; to love and to be loved. No matter how bad our past has been, God can give us the best future. Creating our own good Karma by making our thoughts, words and actions more positive. Learning to let go of the negative and to move toward healing.
You Heal You is a collection of inspirational and miraculous healing stories by the author, Jane Doyle, and seventeen others who not only survived but thrived after major life challenges. Jane carries readers along her life's journey, her stairway to joy, to recovery. Storytellers share similar triumphs of self-healing from obstacles such as addiction, loss, physical disease, and suicide. You Heal You inspires others to take control of their lives and become a modern day warrior by rescuing themselves. Take the stairs with Jane. Let life changing stories change your life.
Sharing 101 inspirational stories from everyday people, Our Infinite Power to Heal will show you that profound healing is possible.The stories in this book include healing from physical illness, bipolar disorder, depression, divorce, financial breakdown, and other life challenges.This book will provide you with the inspiration and hope you need to bring wellbeing and fulfillment to your life.
"This inspiring and penetrating new book by Dr. Sinor shows how we gather the courage and the force of will to make a transformational change."--Mark Thurston, Ph.D.
