We love ourselves a good quote and so we asked our community to share their favorite quotes and affirmations with us and we’ve highlighted some below.

Kelly Houseman | Licensed Professional Counselor

Feel the fear and do it anyway. So many people wait until they feel “ready” and everything is aligned and calm to take action. Unfortunately (as I personally know) life never really feels perfect and right so you have to just accept that fear is part of the human existence and learn to do things scared. It’s better than not doing anything at all. Read more>>

Annette Anderson | Founder & Registered Nurse

Take the 1st step! This means to me that I’m willing to put forth the effort and take the first step towards my goals. Sometimes getting started is the hardest part and I believe if you take the first step, the next steps will come easier. One day you’ll look back and be ecstatic that you indeed took the first step. Read more>>

Nicholas Kemp | Entrepreneur | Creative | Business Funding Consultant

“Pressure makes diamonds” The situations you go through in life, either makes you the person you’ve dreamed of being or it destroys you in the process. Growth in life, comes from the trials you’ve been through and how you react. This is where true growth and progress meet. The people you start the journey with may be there or they may not but always keep your purpose on the front line. Read more>>

Heather Harrington | Artist and Designer

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso. This quote beautifully captures the transformative power of creativity. For me, art is not just a form of expression but a way to connect with others, rejuvenate the spirit, and find joy in the simple, everyday moments. At Life and Whim, I strive to share this sense of happiness and appreciation for art with others through my creative workshops, community events, and artwork. Read more>>

Jj Crum | Fiber Artist

“Art pour l’art”, or in English: Art for the sake of art. Whenever I vend an event, I hear a lot of ” wow, I could NEVER learn how to do that!” and while I appreciate the the sentiment behind that statement, the truth is that you CAN. I think there’s this misconception that artists are born talented and we don’t really have to try, and what I have found is that most artists spent their career’s infant days making really, really bad art. A lot of it. Read more>>