Life is full of intense emotions that resonate deeply within us. We experience all the different emotions that fall between love and sorrow. Sometimes, a few well-chosen words can be the best way to comfort, encourage or give hope to those who are feeling down. It can be really helpful to talk about deep feelings. When we’re feeling down, it can be a way to find grounding. When we’re feeling up, it can be a way to find sparkle. And it can help us and others understand each other better.
From my own experience, I’ve found quotes to be helpful in guiding me through the kundalini release process and even in puzzling me out of difficult situations. The next time I come across a striking sentence in a novel or movie, I can grasp the very concept I need to learn. I now have more options open to me in my life! I’d like to share 16 quotes that really resonated with me today, and I hope they’ll have a similar impact on you. I’ve added my own thoughts at the end of each quote to show how we can view life through the lens of that particular quote. These quotes are not just words on a page. They are friends you can turn to when you need support.
“The emotion that can break your heart is sometimes the very one that heals it.” – Nicholas Sparks
Sometimes heartbreak and hurt come, but surprisingly, they can be the stepping stone for our healing. We only seem to be able to accept separation and go through all the pain we can once we’ve fully accepted it. I myself went through a lot of pain, but that pain also helped me to realise my attributes of capacity, persistence, and endurance.
“It is both a blessing and a curse to feel everything so very deeply.”
As highly sensitive people, we experience a lot of joy and also some deeper grief. It can feel overwhelming at times, but it’s a double-edged sword. When I reflect on my most emotional moments, I realise how those events made me feel the most alive. Along the way, they’ve taught me empathy and kindness.
“Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is rest.” – Mark Black
We often forget that resting is a kind of power when our hearts are heavy. I used to push myself hard until I realised that allowing myself to pause was critical for my healing. It is during the still and silent times that we get the true picture of our emotions.
“To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.” – Anne-Sophie Swetchine
Love is a many-splendoured thing. The more we give, the more we find that we are able to be loving to other people as well. I think of the time when I first truly loved somebody and it changed me in a subtle but very important way, letting me be more patient and merciful over many other areas of my life.
“Tears are words that need to be written.” – Paulo Coelho
Some people feel things so deeply that words don’t always seem enough. Tears are a way of expressing things we can’t even put into words. I often find that when I’m feeling emotional, I write in my journal. It’s only after I’ve wiped my tears that I’m able to express my true feelings.
“The greatest happiness is to transform one’s feelings into action.” – Madame de Stael
If you channel your emotions in the right way, they can fuel creativity, kindness and growth. I’ve learned that the moment you turn feelings into actions is when you really learn and grow. That’s why I started volunteering during a tough time in my life – it was a real turning point.
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” – Khalil Gibran
The idea of suffering is the root of the problem that we need to tackle. It gives people the resilience and capacity to grow that they need. This is what I’m reminded of by the quote that suffering isn’t the end but the start of a deeper and more fulfilling life.
“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” – Dan Millman
Our minds can run wild when we’re going through intense emotions, which can make things worse. I used to get caught up in negative thoughts, but learning to view them from an impartial perspective has brought me peace. Sometimes, it’s just about letting them go.
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” – Elbert Hubbard
Genuine friends see us for who we really are, warts and all. I’m really lucky to have friends who support me no matter what, and this is why I’m reminded of the great gift of unconditional love.
“Happiness is not a goal…it’s a by-product of a life well-lived.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Trying to find happiness can be exhausting. Often, the most meaningful relationships and actions in our lives bring us the greatest joy. I’ve found that when I’m not trying to force happiness and instead follow my heart’s desires, happiness finds me naturally.
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” – Anaïs Nin
Facing our fears can seem daunting, but it’s often the key to personal growth. She shared a story about making a bold move by leaving a comfortable but predictable situation and embracing the unknown. The result? A more expansive reality, thanks to her courage.
“The best way out is always through.” – Robert Frost
Sometimes, the journey to recovery or the path to success is a journey that has to be experienced. I’ve been there too. We become stronger when we face challenges and emerge with a bright future.
“Feelings are much like waves; we can’t stop them from coming, but we can choose which ones to surf.” – Jonatan Mårtensson
It can seem like our emotions are overwhelming, but we can choose how we react to them. When I’m feeling a lot of different emotions at once, I remind myself that not every feeling needs to be thought about and acted on. For some people, it can help to just notice the tension and let it go.
“Those who do not know how to cry with their entire heart do not know how to laugh either.” – Golda Meir
It’s often in the depths of our heartache that we soar to the heights of our joy. I’ve found that allowing myself to feel both positive and negative emotions has made my life more beautiful and has also helped me to relate to people on a more profound level.
“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” – William Shakespeare
My approach to life is to keep my heart open, but also to be selective about who I let in. I believe in love without limits, but I also know how to protect myself.
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” – Rumi
We often have to face challenges in life to learn and grow. When I’ve been through tough times, I’ve found ways to turn the experience into a positive, even if it’s meant learning to be more understanding or kind.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the simplest words in life offer the most profound insight. In the past, these have been gentle reminders for me to be present, to be kind to myself, and to embrace both the highs and lows of my feelings as part of my life. Each of these offers an opportunity to live life fully, with all its ups and downs, in your own way.
I hope you find something here that speaks to you. Let these words be a part of your life. You can pass them on, think about your impact, or even add your own. If you have any quotes or personal insights, please share them – let’s create this place for inspiration and connection together.
