We asked folks to tell us about their favorite quote or affirmation and to tell us what it means to them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Nilaja Montgomery | Counselor in Training & Business Owner

My favorite affirmation is from a college professor of mine, who passed away in 2019 – Dr. James E. Mumford said, “When you live your life in anticipation (of good things), the universe will open itself to you.” I say it often and remember Dr. Mumford’s spirit. He was a very positive influence in my life during my four years at Indiana University. I am still working on finding good in everything and not allowing negativity to direct my thoughts. However, living life in anticipation that things will work out for my good, even in sorrow or hardship, this affirmation keeps me going. And things have always worked out, and life continues to be good. Read more>>

Katherine Skaggs | Award-winning Visionary Artist and Author, shamanic practitioner, mystic, spiritual guide, and painter of souls

Love is the only answer, no matter the question. This is the guidance that came to me in a mystical white light experience I had at age 31. To this day it is my guidance for living a loving and full life. It is not always easy but it is the only way. Love is a vibration and frequency that transmutes all lower energies. It is the energy that shows us the way to harmony and peace. It must first of all come from within. Then we can give it away, making room for more to flow through us. Read more>>