If you look through my Notes app, you’ll find many quotes I love scattered through random places. I love going back and reflecting on quotes because it reminds me of the person I am trying to be. Quotes serve as helpful reminders for when I get too stressed or overwhelmed by all the feelings. I love how powerful words can be in my life and how these quotes have changed my thinking.
1. “Grow through what you go through.” -Tyrese Gibson
A basic one but a classic. This quote lives in my mind, and I think about it a lot because it’s so real. When I began to go to therapy and support groups, this quote was always plastered on the walls and told to me. It’s really stuck with me, and I want to continue to grow through the things I go through. It’s so important to me that I learn from the things that happen to me and the things I struggle with.
2. “Do something today your future self will thank you for.” -Sean Patrick Flanery
I love this quote because it’s so important to live in the now and take action now! A lot of days, I don’t want to do anything but sleep (which can be good for my future self), but I want to do something that I value and will look back on and have gratitude. I’m thankful for a lot in my life because I know how important it is to practice gratitude. However, I want to be able to take more actions now that I’ll look back on. I meditated today for the first time this new year, so I know I’ll look back and thank myself for beginning this.
3. “Love everyone so radically they wonder why.” -Jefferson Bethke
This is my favorite quote right now. The word I picked going into 2024 was “love” because I think it describes how I want to live my life. I want to love what I am doing, my passions, my friends, and my family. I just love love. I saw this quote on TikTok (what a surprise), and it has stuck with me ever since. The thought of loving everyone so radically is something I want to attain.
4. “Being fearless isn’t being 100 percent not fearful; it’s being terrified but you jump anyway.” -Taylor Swift
I love Taylor Swift, and I love her quotes! I love to remind myself of this quote because it can be scary to do new things, but it’s so important! I’ve had so many moments when I’ve felt scared, but I know I need to take that jump to grow. Swift is such an inspiration to me, so going through her quotes is a need!
I hope you enjoy these quotes as much as I do. I love being able to revisit quotes when days get hard, and I need to hear affirming words. It’s crucial to me to become the person I want to be, and reading powerful words always grounds me. Now, I’d love to hear the quotes that you live by!
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