Brianna Wiest

Brianna is the author of 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think, The Mountain Is You, Ceremony, and When You’re Ready, This Is How You Heal.

Just So You Know, You Don’t Have Love Yourself Perfectly In Order To Be Worthy Of Someone’s Love

Love is a grand magnifier: it shows you what you love and what you dislike about yourself and your life. The right relationship will encourage you to address that fully, and work on it.

101 Things That Are More Worth Thinking About Than The Person Who Didn’t Choose You

How many random, chance occurrences were involved in nearly every important advancement in your life.

18 Little Reminders For Anyone Who Feels Like They Don’t Know What They’re Doing With Their Life

Oprah didn’t know she’d become the poster woman for self-improvement and success, she was just trying to do a job. You don’t need to know what you’re doing to still do something extraordinary.

30 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself If You Still Haven’t Found The Relationship You Want

What does “love” mean to you? Is it just a good feeling? Is it companionship? Is it comfort? Is it direction for the future?

25 One Sentence Reminders Every Deeply Intuitive Person Needs To Read Right Now

11. You do not want to be totally completely fulfilled; hunger is what drives us, so be grateful for your discomfort.

16 Signs You’re What’s Known As An ‘Intrinsically Motivated’ Person

You pursue what you love, even if not as your full-time job.

14 Struggles Of Being A Romantic In 2016 Hookup Culture

You have so much to give. You know you have so much to give. But saying that is the least chill thing there is – so you’re left to wonder which casual fling will eventually develop into something more.

The Wound Is Where The Light Enters: 28 Quotes From Incredible Minds On The Purpose Of Suffering

Suffering is you pressing up against a block that stands between where you are and what you want to be.

17 Quotes That Illustrate How We Are Spiritual Beings Having Temporary, Human Experiences

“Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.” ― Gautama Buddha

8 Little Things People Who Actually Like Dating Do Differently

It is so nauseatingly easy to get caught up – lost, even – in the little minutiae of dating. So easy, in fact, you can forget that a missed call or cancelled date or dissolution of a two-week-old fling isn’t the end of the damn world.

17 Expectations You Need To Let Go Of In Your 20s

Extraordinary people are just that – rare. Recognizing this doesn’t mean you’re giving up on your potential, it means you’re dissolving the illusions you have about what it means to be your whole self and live your best life.

14 Ways Old Souls Love Differently

It’s not that we don’t see the value in dating for fun, but that we don’t really want to waste too much time if the relationship isn’t going anywhere.