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.

Sara Zilkha | Co-Founder of Salt+Snow

This might seem very ridiculous to some, but I think of it often. Tim Robbins’ character says in Shawshank Redemption “It comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying.” I have always come back to that when I am at crossroads or feeling overwhelmed with the day to day. I’m a firm believer that age is just a number and that we can accomplish great things at any point of life. That quote just simplifies it for me and I want to make the most of my time here. Read more>>

Heidi Steltzer | Mountain scientist, speaker, writer, and professor.

“Live,” the Mountains told me. And, “Science should be in community.” Both are my own affirmations. What does it mean to me? — Experience all that this life has to offer. Don’t limit myself. Instead, believe in myself. I’m a mountain scientist and identify as a woman. I’ve never felt an imposter in this field, but have met many women who have doubted themselves. Why the difference? Read more>>

Tochukwu Okafor | Writer & Electrical Engineer

The Serendipity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept that which I cannot change; the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference, Amen.” Read more>>