7 Quotes by Martika Shanel

Fear will keep you grounded in the wrong way; take the leap and soar.

Some of the best advice I’ve taken and given: don’t take life too seriously. Forget being “on” all the time; nor is it necessary to overcompensate for select qualities. Your talents are best shown in security. So, just be you, naturally—it’s okay to experience a little humility.

It’s easy to be hard on yourself, but true self-love also lies in forgiving yourself when your plans get disrupted—life happens. Surrender and keep pushing.

Writing is a liberating medium, allowing one to move others in a multitude of directions.

It's a beautiful thing when you're at the place where you've fully embraced your adversities, lifted the cloak of perceived shame, and are using your story to inspire others.

Part of evolving and becoming who we're meant to be - whoever that is - requires respecting our inner selves so that we may be centered. Only then can we truly be happy.

Because we accept the love we think we deserve, when it's forced or when it's done at a low point, we get what we get--not what truly complements us, so surrender when you're at your best. You owe it to yourself.