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.

Patricia Logan | Plant shop owner

fiddle & fern was born in our side yard garden during a time of uncertanty faced by a pandemic. The beauty, peacefulness and outdoor space we created was catching on quickly as folx’s wanting to just adopt a plant and spend time in our garden space sharing in a vision and feeling life was delicate and precious. Our next door neighbors are like family, as conversation around opening a retail space became real, my friend and neighbor Nancy said, “Wait, you started this to have fun, just make sure you’re always having fun! Yep, we are still having fun
We keep this always in our daily mantra, lets just have some fun with plants and convo around the greenery. Read more>>

Ahunnidiloveit! | Artist, Producer & Engineer

My mom always used to say “words are containers of power”. This has two meanings to me. The first meaning is that the words you choose paint the life you live. It’s easy to say, “choose positive words”, “don’t curse” or things of that nature, but that would ignore the duality of being human. Life is incredibly challenging and will test you in unthinkable ways. As a believer, I love the story of Job. Through everything he went through, not once did he condemn the name of God. I think this level of faith is an amazing example for creative people. Your gift produces a path for you, one that will try to break you just before your breakthrough. Remember to stand firm in your gift because you are the only person on the planet with it. Read more>>

Jaime Maggio | Television Broadcaster & Host

I actually have two. The first is by legendary New York Yankee, Yogi Berra, (my dog Yogi’s namesake). Yogi was famous for quirky Yogi-isms, but they actually made a lot of sense. My favorite Yogi-ism is “if you don’t know where you are going, you might end up someplace else.” For me, that means living with intention. While I think it’s important to be flexible and open-minded as you navigate your career and life in general, I think realizing your goals and what you want your journey to look like is important to bear in mind. Without that, it may be hard to stay focused, maintain your drive, and stay the course.. Read more>>

HP Denham | Artist

A few years ago, probably five or six by now, I got a fortune cookie that read: “There are no ordinary moments.” I’ve held onto that little slip of paper ever since – it sits on my vanity – a steady reminder of the possibility in each day. Read more>>

Ellie Ann Fenton | Camera Woman

Don’t prolong the past, Don’t invite the future, Don’t alter your innate wakefulness, Don’t fear appearances, There’s nothing more than that!
– Patrul Rinpoche, shared by Ram Dass. This quote serves as a reminder to put my stress and anxiety aside in order to give my inner voice space. That it is important to allow my emotions to be felt deeply so I may savor each moment, whether in celebration or mourning. This practice in presence empowers me to serve my life more authentically, prompts me to recognize the process every day, and express my experiences through my art. Read more>>