Harness Your Strength with These Powerful Quotes

I often turn to words to remind me to keep going on the hard days.  I have a small poster of affirmations from one of my favorite authors, Sarah J. Maas.  Her stories are full of strength, courage, and hope.  She writes fantasy novels, and each one I’ve read so far inspires me to be that way.

I’ve always found comfort in words.  They have the power to balance me, remind me of my strength, and help me keep going even on the hardest days.  Lately, I’ve been turning to the words of Sarah J. Maas.  Her stories are filled with resilience, courage, and hope.  The things I’ve needed to hold onto in my own life. These affirmations remind me of who I am, what I stand for, and the kind of strength I want to carry with me.

Here are five of my favorites: 

“You bow to no one.”
For me, this means I don’t answer to anyone but myself.  It’s a declaration of independence and living life on my own terms.  These words remind me to be true to who I am and to stand firmly on my moral ground.

“Be glad of your human heart.”
This one speaks to empathy and compassion.  It reminds me to take pride in my gentleness, my emotions, and my love for others and the world around me.  Being vulnerable doesn’t make me weak.  It makes me human, and that’s something to embrace.

“Only you decide what breaks you.”
This is a mantra I hold close.  Life will always bring challenges, but I get to choose how I respond.  I can bend without breaking.  I can fall and rise again.  At the end of the day, my strength is mine to claim.

“You could rattle the stars. You could do anything, if only you dared.”
This one fills me with hope.  It reminds me that I can start over at any time, that anything is possible if I step outside my comfort zone.  Daring to try is the first step toward creating the life I’ve always dreamed of.  

“You do not fear. You do not falter. You do not yield.”
This is perhaps my favorite.  It teaches me to be strong and not so fearful of being myself.  I live my life on my terms, and I stand my ground.  I’m learning to let go of fear and have more confidence. These words inspire me every day to keep going and to fight the battles I feel I haven’t yet won, but to do it at my pace, and without bowing to anybody.  You do not give up!

Affirmations don’t erase struggle, but they shift perspective. These words from Sarah J. Maas remind me of my resilience and my worth. They teach me to move forward with courage, compassion, and faith in myself.

And maybe that’s the beauty of affirmations—they’re not magic, but they’re reminders. Reminders of the strength we already carry, waiting to be claimed.

Sara J. Maas Affirmations

“Even the smallest spark can ignite hope.”

Sarah J. Maas