Are you ready for change?
Are you hoping your child is ready for change as well?
Change is something we all experience.
When our kids are struggling with substance use, what parents want more than anything is for their son or daughter to get their life back on track. A healthy lifestyle is what we want for our kids.
Your child may change when you least expect it. You never know what will be the tipping point; their catalyst for change.
One thing you can do as a parent is to not give up hope. Your child can join the millions in recovery.
Here are 25 quotes to inspire change.
1. “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~ Elizabeth Appell
2.”There is nothing as sweet as a comeback, when you are down and out, about to lose, and out of time.” ~ Anne Lamott
3. “The best apology is changed behavior.” ~ Unknown
4. “No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively do have the power to change.” ~ Bill Phillips
5. “When thinking about life, remember this: no amount of guilt can solve the past, and no amount of anxiety can solve the future.” ~ Unknown
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7.”We cannot grow when we are in shame, and we can’t use shame to change ourselves or others.” ~ Brené Brown
8. “With one kind gesture, you can change a life. One person at a time you can change the world. One day at a time we can change everything.” ~ Steve Maraboli
9. “The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.” ~ Paul Coelho
10. “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” ~ James Baldwin
11. “You can’t change what’s going on around you until you start changing what’s going on within you.” ~ Zig Ziglar
12. “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale
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14. “In our lives, change is unavoidable, loss is unavoidable. In the adaptability and ease with which we experience change lies our happiness and freedom.” ~ Buddha
15. “When you complain, you make yourself a victim. Leave the situation, change the situation, or accept it. All else is madness.” ~ Eckhart Tolle
16. “The 3 C’s of life: choices, chances, and changes. You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change.” ~ Unknown
17. “Life’s not about expecting, hoping and wishing, it’s about doing, being and becoming.” ~ Mike Dooley
18. “I can affect change by transforming the only thing that I ever had control over in the first place and that is myself.” ~ Deepak Chopra
19. “I realized, it is not the time that heals, but what we do within that time that creates positive change.” ~ Diane Dettman
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21. “Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change.” ~ Iyanla Vanzant
22. “If you’re still looking for that one person who will change your life, take a look in the mirror.” ~ Roman Price
23. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” ~ Carl Jung
24. “Never forget: This very moment, we can change our lives. There never was a moment, and never will be, when we are without the power to alter our destiny.” ~ Steven Pressfield
25. “Don’t be afraid of change. You may lose something good, but you may gain something better.” ~ Unknown
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Thank you, Cathy. I recently lost my 26-year old son to a heroin overdose. He was in recovery, living in a sober living home, taking classes to become a drug and alcohol counselor and relapsed. I am a yoga instructor and have a personal training business. The first part of the year I will be taking an yoga teacher training to teach yoga and meditation to those with trauma; PTSD, firefighters, policeman, addicts. I want to help in this realm. My website is http://www.raclarkefitness.com. I am glad I was introduced to you through my support group leader.
In love and light,
Ruth Ann Clarke
Functional Fitness Personal Training & Yoga Therapy, LLC
Bend, Oregon
541-420-0890
yogarunnergal@gmail.com
Hi Ruth,
I’m so sorry to hear about your son and that you had to experience his loss. My heart goes out to you.
That is amazing that you are pursuing your yoga and personal training for those in need. I practice yoga as well and find it very helpful. Thank you for reaching out. I will definitely check out your website. Sending love. I wish you all the best going forward.
I’m happy to acknowledge them all. Numbers 16, and 22 spoke to Me Clearly. Thanks for the encouragement/empowerment.
Glad you found the quotes, helpful, Darlene. Thanks for stopping by.
Fantastic collection Cathy. I like number 8 especially. Small things add up <3
I like that one as well Ellen. With one small step, things can change. Always good to remember. Thanks for stopping by.
Great collection, Cathy. I like so many of them. I especially like #18 about change. Altering how we experience change can make a huge difference in our lives. I also especially like #20. I’m living proof of it! 🙂
Number #20 fits for me as well, Debbie. It is interesting how life can throw you a curveball on occasion, isn’t it? Thank you for stopping by!
Fantastic collection, Cathy. I especially resonate with number 20 right now as things may be changing in unexpected ways. I appreciate the encouragement.
So often there is a silver lining if we look for it. We can learn from our experiences and be a better person. Hope your change is a positive one. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts, Sandra.
Love this collection Cathy. Number 13 really resonates with me…it is so profound. 🙂
I love number 13 as well. Good thought to remember. Thanks for stopping by!
Love this collection, thanks. No 13 is wonderful.
Glad you like the quote, Suzie. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
I love each and everyone of these quotes. I will be sharing!
Thanks so much Jane! I appreciate you stopping by and sharing the quotes.
Such a gorgeous collection of insightful quotes Cathy. Thank you for sharing them and putting this together.
xoxo, Z~
Thank you, Zeenat!
Thank you Cathy
For me number 13 really hits home. I will keep this one to look at frequently
Thank you for stopping by, Sue!
Hi Cathy
I love each and every one of these Qoutes.. will save and share. Thank you for all you do to keep me focused on taking care of me!
Hi Sue,
I’m glad you love the quotes. I hope they do help as a reminder to take care of yourself first. You deserve it!
Change can be a long road. We have to keep pushing forward. We have to work on staying positive, grateful, living one day at a time and never give up.
Nether one of my children are clean and don’t know if they will ever be. I have to pray for them. I have to remind them that their life can change with time and never give up on their dreams. I was far from being the greatest pedant in the world as they grew up. I never confronted them and always encouraged them to be better than me. I’m amazed at the changes I’ve made in my life and know that with change there’s growth Thank you for your encouragement. Hugs and God bless you all.
Thank you, Melanie, for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I agree with you that change can be a long road. There are often many starts and stops when it comes to long-term change. That is wonderful that you remind your child that their life can change and not to give up. Know there is hope for your children.