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Addiction Recovery Quotes

Some Encouraging Words  

Addiction recovery quotes to inspire you on your addiction recovery journey and beyond!

Quotepic Pharrell Williams on gratitude set against a Cincinnati Artworks mural of a woman eyes closed in happiness and gratitude

It's not possible to experience constant euphoria. But if you're grateful, you can find happiness.

Pharrell Williams

Quotepic Willie Nelson on counting blessings set against a mansion with a stormy sky

When I started to count my blessings, my whole life turned around.

Willie Nelson

Quotepic Ellen Burstyn on being alone set against a picture of a hawk flyiing over the Ohio River

What a lovely surprise to finally discover how unlonely being alone can be.

Ellen Burstyn

Quotepic Maxwell Maltz on being alone set against Artworks Huemanity Blink display on the Freedom Center in Cincinnati

If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.

Maxwell Maltz

Quotepic Nathaniel Braden on steps to change set against the sun shining on golden leaves through window blinds in fall

The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.

Nathaniel Branden

Quotepic expression of gratitude to veterans set against a line of American flags in front of the VA in Cincinnati

In gratitude for our Veterans' Bravery and Sacrifice

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Quotepic Mister Rogers on helpers set next to a single white flower against a brick wall

Look for the helpers.

Mr. Rogers

Quotepic Wayne Dyer on enjoying each step set against chaotic light display, at Blink in Washington Park Cincinnati

When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way.

Wayne Dyer

Quotepic Dee stating you matter set against some wildflowers

You matter

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Quotepic Hoda Kotb on baby steps set against the sand

Life is a series of baby steps along the way and if you add up these tiny little steps you take toward your goal, whatever it is, whether it's giving up something, a terrible addiction or trying to work your way through an illness. When you total up those baby steps you'd be amazed over the course of 10 years, the strides you've taken.

Hoda Kotb

Quotepic Luc de Clapiers on labor set against the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River

The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of pleasures.

Luc de Clapiers

Quotepic Norman Vincent Peale on changing your thoughts set against aluminum canopy

Change your thoughts and change your world.

Norman Vincent Peale

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