We asked the community to share their favorite quotes and affirmations with us. Check some of those out below.

Hoa Nguyen | Entrepreneur / Restaurant Owner / Mycologist

“What this power is I cannot say; all I know is that it exists and it becomes available only when a man is in that state of mind in which he knows exactly what he wants and is fully determined not to quit until he finds it.” – Alexander Graham Bell It suggests that there is a special kind of power that arises when you have absolute clarity and determination. Bell doesn’t claim to fully understand this power, but he acknowledges that it exists. The key point is that this power becomes accessible when you are completely certain about your goals and unwavering in your resolve to achieve them. Read more>>

Sage & Ella | Music Duo

“Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand” – Stevie Wonder

For Sage & Ella, Music is the foundation of their bond and both girls were born with Music in them! Read More>>

Andrew Palermo | Purveyor of Paintings and Performing Arts

‘They do what they want’-Gerhard Richter In the documentary, ‘Gerhard Richter Painting’, Richter, in response to the filmmaker’s question about his frustration while working on a piece says, ‘They do what they want’. Richter planned for the piece to be bright and fun, and it wasn’t going that way. After struggling against it for a time, Richter revealed his relationship to his work, essentially stating that you can’t force a piece to be something it’s not. The art makes itself. We artists are just the conduit. Read more>>

Ellie Goodwin | Yoga Instructor

My favorite quote is “Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth, ‘You owe me.’ Look what happens with a love like that. It lights the whole sky” By Hafez. I think it is a great metaphor for how to live by spreading your light, positivity, and happiness without expecting anything in return. Read more>>

Krista Barrella | Bar & Restaurant Operator

I have many but one that has stood out to me over the years is “Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation” What I like about this quote is it that it displays that lack is simply not part of the equation. It is through hard work in preparing for when the opportunity you have been waiting for arrives not luck, not chance. Read more>>

Jessica Schulte Walker | Principal & Health Insurance Benefits Broker

One of my favorite quotes is, “Work hard. Stay humble. Be kind.” This simple yet powerful quote resonates deeply with me as a divorced mother of an 8 year old son and an 11 year old daughter. It captures the values I strive to embody every day: working hard to provide a stable and loving home for my children, staying grounded despite life’s challenges, and treating everyone I encounter with kindness and respect. As a parent, I see it as my responsibility to lead by example, showing my children the importance of perseverance, humility, and compassion. I strive to show my employees the same. Read more>>