Encouraging quotes that see me through...
 

I would wish addiction's experiences on no one, yet its perspective on everyone.

I'm a quote guy. I read them and write them down to ponder later. Sometimes I come up with my own entirely. Other times I tweak someone else's (like the one above). Go ahead and share your own. Sixty days today, if I did the math right.

"The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom "

I think it was William Blake.

one that has seen me through many difficult times 'this too will pass' or 'this will also change' 'treat others, as you would like yourself be treated' or just be kind, relax.

Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. From Surleyredhead's post tagline

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always.

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

"Hours are like diamonds, don't let them waste."
Mick Jagger/Keith Richards
Time Waits For No One

Never confuse abstinence with control. Dee

Great job on almost 70!

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Yeah I love that one. It is a great example of

And I love the Suziki quote.

I think Dee's simple wisdom sums up most relapses, certainly mine.

a couple others that help me... Be here now, Ram Dass, . let go... Let it be

"it's just a bad day, not a bad life"
Not sure who by but on a bad day I like this one

I'm glad I came here with my whopping 24 hours sober today, because I'm a quote person and these are great! I'm going to write a few down and tape them up around my house. Thanks all.

"When your pain is worse than your fear, you will change"

I have made many changes in my life over the years, simply by asking myself "Is the pain of my situation, worse than my fear of change?"

I have left jobs, relationships, situations etc. all by realizing, that my pain of dealing with it was worse than my fear of change. (that is harder to realize than you might imagine)

Of course my signature line is also a favorite, no is perfect, we all have a chance at a better life.

“I’m not going to drink today, even if my ass falls off”

From a sober YouTuber that I listened to in the first few weeks of my recovery. Sounds trite but it had a huge impact on me. One year, eight months.

Live in accordance with the nature of things
Build your house on solid ground
Keep your mind still
When giving, be kind
When speaking, be truthful
When ruling, be just
When working, be one-pointed
When acting, remember – timing is everything
Lau Tzu

You are so much more than the worst thing you've ever done.
GREG BOYLE

I think this is someone's tag line on the forum but I can't recall who uses it. Anyway at least to me it's another gem.

I'm not sure if that quote originated in AA but that's where I first heard it. And then the solution to your ass falling off was to "pick it up and carry it to a meeting".


“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” —Friedrich Nietzsche

"Meaning is what makes the suffering worthwhile". —Jordan Peterson