Brianna Wiest

Invest in active clothing — not necessarily workout clothing, but something you can move in. Get a water bottle, a backpack, sneakers and a first aide kit. Pack up and go adventure.

Sometimes the whole of who we perceive ourselves to be is nothing more than how we fit into the contexts of what we mean to other people.

People think that they can only be grateful for the things they want, but gratitude is something you cultivate.

There’s something about seeing how ancient wisdom applies to a modern life that makes everything seem that much more connected.

We say we want unconditional love and happiness, but we don’t behave as though we do. We want love and happiness when we get someone or something. Why? Because it puts the responsibility of choosing happiness, working on it, and toward it, on something else.

Spend a day without money.

You’re not anti-social, you’re selectively social.

A lot of friends.

Be mindful of what you eat. Consider what’s in it, don’t just count calories.

Is this issue going to matter in a year from now?

The only time we see the whole structure clearly is when we step away from it.

The knowledge that the sentiment, “you can be anything,” doesn’t mean, “you have to be everything.”

Enough confidence to no longer feel the need to justify what she eats, who she dates or what she wears, not only to other people, but to herself.

Respect your limitations.

An outward appearance that aligns with what other people deem appropriate and ideal.

Friendship anniversaries.

Get in a car and drive until you’re lost. Explore there.

God forbid anyone unfollow you on Twitter or Instagram, because you won’t sleep until you figure out who it was and why.