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.

Ashley(Gyooyeon) Kim | Background Artist & Filmmaker

Yes I do. “Let’s live with the heart of planting seeds day by day. Even if it disappears at once because of a forest fire, drought, or typhoon, it can become a forest and a shelter for someone. Expect my small actions to be another path of good influence. Flowers bloom on the side of the road, and sprouts in thorny fields. Even in stone fields, dandelions spread seeds to the world.” This is the quote from Youngjoon Han who is a president of an international relief organization called Coin Tree, which I have been donating to for a long time. He is one of my role models who build schools and hospitals in countries in need, especially for kids. Read more>>

Sarah & Matthew Luker | Brewery/Venue Owners

“Our only enemy is the status quo. Our only friend is chaos.” – These wise words of the Upright Citizens Brigade have always resonated with us. We have an intrinsic passion for challenging existing norms and find that we are our best selves when navigating the next unknown chapter together. Read more>>

Sophia LaVonne | Director. Choreographer. Writer. Actor. Dancer.

“We but mirror the world. All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body. If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As one changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. This is the divine mystery supreme. A wonderful thing it is and the source of our happiness. We need not wait to see what others do.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Read more>>

Jessica Logan | Multidisciplinary Artist

An affirmation that I live by is “Trust the Process”. It is so simply said, but often hard to do. Oftentimes I’m working on a painting and there is a moment when the piece is just not looking good. I get frustrated then start to doubt myself and my abilities. At this point I have to step away from the piece and remind myself to “trust the process”. Trusting the process always reminds me to have patience in what I am doing. Whether it is creating a painting or building a career one must have patience and trust that things will work out. Read more>>