I have gained wisdom from leaning into my pain, in not allowing the hounds of hell to snap at my heels anymore. Now I turn around, call them by name, and let them know I am prepared to fight.

Steve Austin
About This Quote

If you have ever been a person who has allowed something or someone to bring you down, then this quote will be a familiar one to you. When we allow our weaknesses to bring us down, we must learn to turn those weaknesses into strengths. In the words of Nelson Mandela, “ I have gained wisdom from leaning into my pain, in not allowing the hounds of hell to snap at my heels anymore. Now I turn around, call them by name, and let them know I am prepared to fight.”

Source: Selfcare For The Wounded Soul: 21 Days Of Messy Grace

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