1. “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” -Albert Einstein
As you journey through life, as a creative individual, it is important to understand that the majority of people conform to the demands of society. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with that. Yet it is the conformists that will knock down your creativity and your ideas that threaten what is known. Einstein was a man with ideas that no one in his time could grasp, yet he pushed past the opposition, to make history.
2. “Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful.” -Sophia Loren
Although we all love being showered with compliments, it is vital to go through life embracing yourself. Don’t wait around for someone else to tell you that you are beautiful when you can just look in the mirror and tell yourself. Own your looks, and the confidence that exudes from you will be your greatest and most envied feature.
3. “Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” -Rumi
It is easy and unfortunately very common to let your passion in life take a back seat. Yet this is the time in our lives to discover and embrace what we really love. Follow your passion, and it will lead you to your dreams.
4. “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” -Robert Frost
Life is all about making decisions. When you are at a crossroad, it is difficult to make a decision. Be sure to not let the fear of uncertainty keep you from following what you really love.
5. “Speak your mind even if your voice shakes.” -Maggie Kuhn
Everyone, at one point or another in their life, has shied away from expressing themselves. Your opinion is important, and every time you put yourself out there you build up more and more strength. When something has to be said, stand up and speak your mind!