I try to surround myself with as much positivity as possible.
It can sometimes be very hard to keep a positive mindset, especially when faced with tough situations. But trying to remain positive will yield much better results than allowing yourself to remain in a negative state.
I try to make the conscious decision daily to try to look on the brighter side of things. It isn’t always easy but at least I make the effort.
Life, as I’ve come to learn, will feel so much better when you try to make the most of things, when you surround yourself with positive, like-minded people.
On Instagram, follow a lot of positive quote accounts and people who use their feed to spread a positive message. I am on the app daily and so I want to make sure that when I’m scrolling my feed, I am being uplifted, encouraged, and am feeding my soul that good food.
A while ago, I stumbled across an account, I actually found it on Pinterest first but then I quickly searched for her on the gram.
This account posted the most beautiful and encouraging words and a lot of the posts really resonated with me.
Now when I find a good account, I love to share their work. So if you follow my stories on Instagram, you’ll definitely have seen a few posts here and there.
I really wanted to highlight, in a better way, some of her words and thus this post was born.
I don’t always have the words to say myself. I’m not the poet I dreamed of being as a child, but I can still share other people’s words. Words that can say in a much better, artistic, and graceful way what I wanted to say but simply couldn’t find the words.
Today I am sharing some captivating words from the Walk the Earth writer Nikki Banas.
The way that she elegantly streams her words together and makes it feel like she wrote them just for you is so beautiful. Her words can lift you up when you’re feeling down, will encourage you to be the best version of yourself and be a shining light on a dark day.
When you surround yourself with inspiring words, trust me, you will begin to feel so much better.
I’m going to share some encouraging words with you today.
Please save the ones that resonate with you, read them whenever you feel like you need a reassuring and motivational push. Share them with a friend or loved one you think might benefit from reading them. And definitely give Nikki a follow on Pinterest and on Instagram.
Make sure to read to the end if you’d like to support Nikki and her work a little bit more!
40 Inspirational Nikki Banas quotes to encourage you and lift you up when you’re feeling down
Do not forget who you are and where you come from. You are made of the brightest stars and the widest oceans. You are made of the highest mountains and the tallest trees. You are made of magic and dreams, wishes and light. You have heroes, warriors, kings, queens, gods and goddesses flowing through your veins. You come from infinite possibilities and incredible odds. You are here for a reason.
Be brave enough to take off the masks you wear out there and get to know who you are underneath. Be vulnerable enough to accept your flaws and know that they are what make you human; they are what make you real. Be confident enough to accept and cherish your strengths. Don’t minimize them or hide them… They are your beautiful gifts to share with the world. Be brave enough to say, you know what, all of this is who I am. I make so many mistakes. I can be forgetful, I am messy. But… I am doing my best with what I’ve got. And I am so proud of that. I am so proud of me. And I am proud of who I am becoming.
Be kind to yourself throughout your journey. Let yourself feel everything you need to feel. Say the words you need to say. Don’t hide who you are. Follow your curiosities. Be bad at something new. Chase the life you really want. Go for it even if there is only a small chance of it working out. Don’t worry about how you think you should be, there is no time for that anymore. It’s time to be the real you.
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I’m so proud of you. I’m proud that you keep showing up, every single. day. I’m proud of all the tough decisions you had to make and that even though it was hard, you stood your ground. I’m proud that you never gave up on yourself and kept fighting for everything you love. I’m proud that despite everything you’ve been through, you still wake up and find ways to smile every day. I’m proud that even though you’ve seen so much darkness, you always continue to search for the light. I’m proud of you and how far you’ve come, and I’m even more excited for everything that’s still to come.
Every now and again, and more often than not, disconnect. Disconnect from everything that doesn’t light a fire in your soul. Set down your phone, shut off your computer, tuck away your planner, and reconnect with everything that does light a fire in your soul. Spend time in nature to reacquaint yourself with the towering trees, the soft grass, and the mirroring lakes. Spend time with the ones you love without distraction. Be with them with only intention of simply being present with them. Spend time reading or painting, walking or dancing the things that slow down time for you and allow you to reconnect.
Sometimes we get so caught up in life that we forget that we don’t always have to be busy; we don’t always need to be checking our email or rushing to the next thing. We need to remind ourselves that it’s okay and absolutely necessary- to slow it all down. To take a break and enjoy nature. To turn off the tv and simply be together. To enjoy a game of cards. To ask our kids what they’re wondering about. To call our parents. To watch the sunrise. To enjoy the smell of a burning candle… We must never forget to enjoy the little things because they are never as little as we think.
At some point, you just have to let go and move on. It might be the hardest thing in the world to do, but you have to summon all of the strength you possibly can to finally let go. Some people and things just aren’t going to be meant for you, no matter how much you wish they were. Some jobs and situations just won’t work out, no matter how much you hoped they would… But, know that it’s okay for things to not work out. Nobody’s life is a straight line that makes perfect sense. Everybody has twists and turns, and everyone has to turn around every now and then. So when you find yourself wishing and hoping things out of your control would change, summon all of your strength to let go and start heading in a new direction because it’ll lead you closer to your true path.
Everything will work out exactly how and when it is suppose to, regardless of how and when you may want it to. Let your faith in the journey be stronger than your doubts and fears. Be patient with yourself and your growth, knowing that good things always take time. Give yourself time and space to try things and explore different paths. You will get there one day, so don’t forget to enjoy the journey too.
Pause. Amidst the busyness. During the days of back to back appointments, celebrations, and meetings. During the moments when life seems to be moving at one hundred miles per hour. Pause. Take it all in, right where you are now. Reacquaint yourself with who you are. Remind yourself that you’re doing your best and that that is all you can do. Pause. Allow yourself to take a moment to stretch and feel your muscles relax. Let any tension fall away. Pause. Take in as much air as your lungs will allow and just breathe. You are doing better than you think.
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When tough times come your way, you really only have two options. You can either fight the waves or you can ride them. You can spend all of your energy wishing things were different and wishing that situations and people would change. You can spend your precious time fighting against reality and all that is- or you can let go and ride the waves. You can soften. You can accept that life brings waves, and some waves will be undoubtedly wonderful but others will be incredibly tough. My lovely friend, I hope you learn to ride your waves.
Be happy on purpose. Look for the rainbow when it’s raining. Find the hope even when it’s bleak. Choose forgiveness even when bitterness is easier. Choose love even when it feels impossible. Make it a habit to choose joy as much as you possibly can because life isn’t meant to be lived in disappointment or frustration. It’s not meant to be lived in hatred… It’s meant to be lived laughing so hard your stomach hurts. It’s meant to be filled with soft moments of love. It’s meant to be filled with tight hugs that last for minutes. Life is meant to be lived happy
Whatever dream or wish you hold in your heart, I hope you go for it, brave girl. I hope you believe in yourself with your entire being- and that in those moments that you might not, I hope you pretend until you do believe again. I hope you never settle when it comes to your dreams- I hope that you always chase them with wild lust and fiery passion. I hope you never let the doubters and nonbelievers stop you, and that you let the obstacles strengthen and humble you. Brave girl, I hope you go for your dreams because they are yours to have.
Treat your life as your masterpiece. Know that you get to decide how you paint every inch of your canvas- the color, the texture, the size, the light, everything. It really is all up to you. Don’t be afraid to try new things or add new designs because that’s what your canvas is for. Use bold colors, paint over mistakes, start over whenever you want. This is your life and your masterpiece; create one you love.
You don’t have to know what comes next. You don’t have to have everything figured out right this second. You don’t need to know your entire story. You are a living, changing, growing soul riding through your unique and beautiful journey of life. And that’s exactly what it is a journey, and it wouldn’t be a journey if you knew everything that was coming next. It wouldn’t be a journey if you knew how it would all turn out in the end. So be patient with yourself and smile at the not knowing, because your story is just starting to be written.
Never let others limit your dreams. We are born from impossible odds into an impossible world. The chance of us being here right now is basically zero. So when someone has limited views of the world, don’t take it to heart. Don’t let their views bring yours down. Dream really big. Follow your vision and see where it takes you. Find your passions and then chase them. Do the things others aren’t willing to do. Because when it comes down to it, we are only here a little while to turn the impossible into possible. So why not go for it?
You have what it takes. You are strong enough. You are brave enough. You are capable enough. You are worthy enough. It’s time to stop thinking otherwise and start believing in yourself because no one else has the dreams that you have. No one s the world exactly like you do, and no one else holds the same magic inside. It’s time to start believing in the power of your dreams, my beautiful friend. Not next year, not next month, not tomorrow, but now. You are ready. You are enough.
It doesn’t matter what exactly you choose to do with your beautiful life, but I hope that whatever you choose, you go all in. I hope that you give it everything you’ve got, every single day. I hope that you’re not afraid to dig deep within yourself as you chase your dreams. And I hope that you chase them with as much passion and boldness as you possibly can. I hope you pour your entire heart into them and go to bed each night so proud of yourself because you knew you gave it everything you had… My beautiful friend, I hope you’re not afraid to go all in with your one beautiful life.
Always know that better things are up ahead. If you are going through hard times right now, know that things will get better. Things will change and turn in your favor. You will get the job. You will find new strength and new light that you didn’t know you had within you. You will grow and rise out of these times… And if you are going through wonderful times right now, know that the best is still yet to come. Keep dreaming of growing and rising higher. You have new mountains to climb in front of you and bigger dreams to chase… No matter where you are right now, always, always, know that the best is still yet to come.
If you have a dream, you need to follow it. And not just follow it, but chase after it, sprint towards it. Go towards it with passion, with a fighting spirit, with the courage to do whatever it takes to make it happen. Too many people are walking around with silenced dreams because they shoved them aside too many times. They told their dreams that they were too big, too unrealistic, too impossible. Don’t let that be you. You do have the strength, you are capable, you do have what it takes. You can accomplish even your wildest dreams. Your only question is: do you have a few tiny moments of courage to say: yes?
In the end, it really will be okay. I know those words don’t really mean a whole lot right now, and that it might not feel like that. And I know you might be struggling and going through some really, really impossible stuff right now. I know you might be in some darkness that I can’t even imagine… But I’m so proud of you. I’m so proud that you’re still here. I’m proud that you’ve fought through all of the dark days and you’re still fighting. Because my beautiful, beautiful friend, you’re going to be alright. Things are going to turn around for you. You are not stuck here forever. I promise. You are going to heal. You are going to find your light. And one day, my beautiful friend, you are going to be so proud of yourself for never giving up. So please don’t give up, don’t give up for her- don’t give up yet.
Do not wait for a new year, a new month, or a new week to start working towards your dreams. Those days ahead are made of the same stuff as right now opportunity, space, and so much possibility. It puts a lot of pressure on your future self and doesn’t allow for your growth right now. So why not today? Why not start going for it today?
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You never know when you are minutes away from a breakthrough. You never know when you are one project away from the promotion. You never know when you are one hour of studying away from passing the exam. You never know when you are one song away from landing the record deal… That is why you keep going; that is why you keep trying. That is why when you fall down, you stand back up. Because the truth is too many people quit before even giving themselves a real chance. They stop because it isn’t happening fast enough or how they thought it would work out… My beautiful friend, remember that all good things take time. Be patient, and your time will come too.
When life knocks you down, your only option is to stand back up. Do not stay down, my lovely friend, because the longer you stay down, the harder it is to get back up. Do something that lifts your spirits. Talk to a friend that always knows how to cheer you up. Take a walk outside to breathe in the fresh air. Whatever you do, do not stay down and just wish things would get better. Go out there and start making them better. My lovely friend, stand back up for you.
It’s okay to not fit in. You don’t need to bend and break yourself to simply earn someone’s acceptance. You don’t need to spend all of your time doing something you don’t even like to earn others approval. Learn to be uniquely yourself instead. Remember that the only ones who ever changed history were the ones who dared to listen and act upon their own ideas. They might have been judged and critisized, but they dared listen to their own hearts and changed the world because of it. So be independent. Be bold… Because when it really comes down to it, the only person’s acceptance you need is your own.
When you fill your mind with thoughts of kindness, love, faith, hope, & joy, your reality will become all of these things. You will start to see kindness in the world. You will start to feel love as you go about your day. You will notice more of the little joys of life. You’ve tried listening to your fears and doubts and they’ve never brought you happiness. It’s time to start choosing love. It’s time you start choosing faith.
It’s a beautiful miracle to be alive in this world. Our chances of being here are nearly zero, but here we are… So live the life you want to live. Dare to chase the impossible and make it become possible. Do the things you’ve always wanted to do. Be scared and nervous and unsure… And do it anyways. Because why not? Why not go for your dreams in this miraculous world? Why not try to leave a lasting mark on the world for generations to come? Why not go for a life full of joy and magic and love?
Do the things that light you up from the inside out. Write the book you want to see written Make the pottery that you want sitting on your shelves. Cook the delicious meals you want to enjoy. Fill your walls with art that you adore. You are meant to live your life beautifully and entirely yours. You are meant to fill it with all of the colors and art and wonderful things that fill you with delight… You are meant to live in a way that lights you up from the inside out.
Write your story. Whenever you need, close the pages and begin a new chapter. Scratch out the things that don’t belong. Write in more of the things that bring you joy. Dream of your future and start writing the adventure towards it. Find the characters that are meant to help you on your journey, and that you are meant to help on their journey to. Embrace the middle chapters when you’re unsure of what’s to come and you aren’t yet at the climax, because they too, are full of excitement and possibility. Write your story because you are the only one who can. Write it with passion, write it with love… Write a good one.
Be a warrior. Fight for what you believe in and never, ever hold back. Fiercely go towards your dreams with boldness and lust. Hold your ground in the face of conflict. Knock barriers down with courage and grace. Do not give up when you find yourself face to face to an obstacle, instead continue forward with abandon. Keep the fire in your heart burning strong and do not ever let your flame fade away. Remind yourself that what you are fighting for is worth it. And remember that you will overcome everything that comes your way because my beautiful friend, you are a warrior.
Do not be afraid to open yourself up to the world. Have adventures in your own town. Explore new places. Say hi to someone you want to talk to. Ask more people how they are really doing. Take the time to listen. Set down your phone. Climb the mountain. Write the book. Wake up early to watch the sunrise. Go out into nature and breathe deeply. Do the things you are afraid to do because when you open yourself up to the world, it opens itself up to you.
My beautiful friend, I hope you live wild and free. I hope you do all the things you dream of doing. I hope you travel everywhere you dream of going and taste all of the foods you dream of tasting… I hope you let yourself be completely and wildly yourself, without worrying about what others will think, and free yourself from others expectations and criticisms because they’ll never know of all of the magic and dreams within your heart. I hope you trust yourself as the oceans do the moon, and let yourself shine as the night sky does the stars. I hope you always have faith in yourself as the flowers do in the sun… I hope you live wild and free, my beautiful and brave friend.
I hope you embrace it all, my beautiful friend: your body, your mind, your heart, your ideas, your dreams… I hope you learn to stand up for yourself even if your voice shakes. I hope you learn to be proud of your body and your mind even if they have imperfections… Because before you can love and cherish yourself, you first have to accept and embrace who you are. You have to embrace yourself inside and out, imperfections and all. You have to let go of the images of who you thought you should be, and start looking at all of the beautiful things that already are. Because at the end of it all, you have to be the first one to embrace yourself and everything that makes you so wonderfully you.
You cannot spend so much time worrying about what others think because they cannot see your whole story. They cannot see all of the ideas, dreams, and plans inside of you just waiting to unfold. They cannot see all of your magic and everything wonderful about you. Stop giving so much weight to their opinions and start creating your own opinions about you because those are the ones that matter most.
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You only need to focus on one little step forward. You don’t need to conquer the entire mountain right now. You don’t need to have everything figured out today. The only possible way to climb a mountain is by climbing it one step at a time. Don’t think about the peak, don’t worry about what may come later. Instead, focus just on the one little step in front of you. The rest will come when it’s time. For now, it’s just one little step.
This is for the ones who are struggling right now. This is for the ones who have been having a rough day or week or even year. The ones who feel like this storm will never end. Keep fighting for you. Not for your friends, not for your family, but for you. Keep fighting because deep down you hold a tiny voice that knows you were meant for far more than this sadness and pain you are feeling. Keep fighting because the person you will be on the other side of all this is cheering for you so much. Keep fighting because you will get there. And it will be worth it.
Don’t let your life go by unnoticed. Life is made of moments full of beauty and magic, waiting for us to notice. You must not let the distractions and busyness keep you from experiencing everything this beautiful life has to offer. Get out into nature, slow it all down. Watch more sunrises with the only intent of watching the sun gloriously rise. Look at your partner’s face deeply and tenderly, with the only intent of truly seeing them. When life feels like it’s spinning around and you can’t catch up, return to the beautiful moment of now, where everything is exactly as it should be. Notice your breathing, notice where you are tense. Release. Breathe. Feel. Notice.
The only one who gets to decide your worth is you. It doesn’t come from your bank account or the number of friends you have. It doesn’t come from what someone else says you are worth. It’s called self worth for a reason it comes from you. It comes from being yourself and being proud of who you are. It comes from being someone that you can count on and someone you love. The numbers will change with time, but what won’t change is who you are deep inside- beautiful, limitless, wonderful, creative, strong, capable and that is where your worth comes from.
S..L.O..W it all down. Pause from your full calendar and long task list. Take a moment or ten- to simply be. To remind yourself that this is life. right here and right now. To reacquaint yourself with your pulsing heart and your incredible body that allows you to do all that you do. To remember that life is precious and fragile and should be lived in love. To remind yourself that whatever is happening or wherever you find yourself in your journey, it is all as it is supposed to be.
Bloom where you are. Bloom despite the weeds and grow tall and beautiful anyways. Bloom where you are even if you wish you were elsewhere. Take in all of the light when the sun is shining and know that the rain is necessary when it’s not. Know that everything you need to bloom is right inside of you- you already have the strength and capability to grow. Nourish your body and take care of your mind. Keep learning and growing. Let your true colors shine. Bloom.
This is your day to shine, your day to let your sparkle out into the world. Now is the time to go towards your dreams with abandon. Now is the time to lust towards your goals with fire in your bones and passion flowing through your veins. Now is the time to nourish your mind and body, and take care of your spirit. Now is the time to celebrate all that you are and prepare for everything that’s to come. Now is the time to let your wonderful and unique true self out… Now is the time to let yourself shine, my beautiful friend
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If you enjoyed these words by Nikki, then I’m sure you’ll love to visit her website for more.
These are only a handful of her creations. If you loved one more than the other, she also has an option for you to buy her prints so you can have a tangible item you can frame and put up where you can always see it.
Until next time, Stay blessed ♡
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You are not ordinary. Beautiful friend, you are immeasurable
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