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.

Annican Hickman

I have two quotes that come to mind. The first one is by John Ruskin, “You may, in the time which other vocations leave at your disposal, produce finished, beautiful, and masterly drawings in light and shade, but to colour well requires your life. It cannot be done cheaper.” The second quote is by Henri Regnault, “I will rise from enthusiasm to enthusiasm. I will inebriate myself in marvels so much so that completely hallucinated I can fall back into our sterile and stupid world without fear that my eyes will lose the sparkling light that they will have seen for two or three years… Read More>> 

Renee Fajardo

” If you can be anything, be kind.”

I hail from a long ancestry of Southern Colorado families, who have a deep connection to the land and the history of our state. Growing up with my father’s extensive family on Denver’s West Side was a magical experience, filled with love. Many of my aunts and uncles were gay, and the neighbors who were from faraway places like Greece and Italy shared their stories and food with us. I knew that once their families had been miners or farmers like my own family. Everyone tried to help each other in times of need. Read More>> 

Emily Brown

I have two favorite quotes that really inspire how I show up in my coaching and life: “Begin again” and “KISS” — which stands for Keep It Simple, Sally.

“Begin again” is such a powerful reminder that growth isn’t linear, and none of us have to get it “right” the first time. It gives us permission to release perfectionism and show up with compassion for ourselves every time we stumble or feel stuck. To me, it’s about resilience and grace — knowing that every moment offers a fresh start and a new chance to choose ourselves. How wonderful is that?! Read More>> 

Adrienne Kronovet

My favorite quote is “the best way out is always through” from the Robert Frost poem A Servant to Servants. It’s a simple yet powerful reminder that the only way to overcome challenges is to face them head on. Read More>>