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Quotes hold a special place in my heart, because they provide me with the reassurance I need to move forward. They’re comforting and give me hope for the future when my present seems overwhelming. I find that writing them down and keeping them in one common spot (like a journal) helps me refer back to them when I need them. So, since I’ve been going through some big life shifts recently, why not share some quotes that have been helping me find peace and clarity for those in a similar boat? 

Here are some quotes I’ve been loving this year: 

  1. You haven’t come this far to only come this far.
  2. This one moment is very small in the grand scheme of things (try drawing a large circle and putting a small dot in it to illustrate this).
  3. Don’t let your worries define you or get you down for too long; you are so much more than them. 
  4. Trust the timing of your life. 
  5. You are more than capable. 
  6. Everything will be okay, even if it doesn’t seem like it at the moment.
  7. And yet, you kept going. 
  8. Don’t be afraid to start over. It’s a chance to build something better this time.
  9. Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day. 
  10. Make it happen. 

I hope that some of these quotes stood out for you and will help you during whatever stage of life you’re in. Instead of letting you know what they mean to me, I’m going to leave it open for interpretation so you can reflect on what they mean to you. 

A couple of accounts I follow on Instagram that inspire me are @wetheurban and @selfcare4yu. They post quotes for relationships, moving on, inspiration, self-care, and more. I always find myself resonating with at least one of the quotes in each thread they post. I hope they resonate with you, too!

Erika Groves

Waterloo '23

Hi everyone! I'm a third-year University of Waterloo student studying Social Development Studies. My hobbies include reading, writing, spending time outdoors, and makeup application!