In a world that’s always asking for more, more doing, more giving, more achieving, it’s easy to forget the simple act of being. Of pausing. Of turning inward.
These 23 soulful quotes are here to gently guide you back to yourself.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, running on empty or just in need of a little encouragement, let these words be your reminder to slow down, soften and reconnect. To nourish not just your body, but the parts of you that often go unseen… your heart, your breath, your inner magic.
Come back to this list whenever you need a reminder to make time to nourish your mind, body and soul.
23 Quotes to Nourish Your Mind, Body and Soul
“Self-care is how you take your power back. Nourish yourself in a way that helps you blossom.” — Lalah Delia
“The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be. Nourish yourself with positive energy.” — Shakti Gawain
“If we nourish our hearts with positive emotions, we will have an endless supply of energy and strength to handle life’s challenges.” — Dalai Lama
“Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower, and draws all good things toward you. Allow your love to nourish yourself as well as others.” — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
“People need dreams, there’s as much nourishment in them as food.” — Dorothy Gilman
“Exercise should be regarded as a tribute to the heart. A strong heart nourishes a strong mind and body.” — Gene Tunney
“Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.” — Francis Bacon
“Love is the capacity to take care, to protect, to nourish.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
“The experience of being cared for is profound, and it nourishes the soul as much as the food does the body.” — Mariska Hargitay
“Courage is like love; it must have hope for nourishment.” — Napoleon Bonaparte
“The interior joy we feel when we have done a good deed is the nourishment the soul requires.” — Albert Schweitzer
“Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment of the soul and body; it’s truly love.” — Giada De Laurentiis
“Nourishment is not just ‘nutrition.’ Nourishment is the nutrients in the food, the taste, the aroma, the ambiance of the room, the conversation at the table, the love and inspiration in the cooking, and the joy of the entire eating experience.” — Marc David
“If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.” — Hippocrates
“There are realities we all share, regardless of our nationality, language, or individual tastes. As we need food, so do we need emotional nourishment: love, kindness, appreciation, and support from others.” — Goswami Kriyananda
“Your memory and your senses will be nourishment for your creativity.” — Arthur Rimbaud
“More often than not we forget to give time to ourselves; we are so caught up in our daily lives that we ignore our wants, desires, and wishes.” — Jyoti Patel
“Compassion brings us to a stop, and for a moment we rise above ourselves and look at our life and the lives of others with perspective, a nourishing perspective.” — Mason Cooley
“There is no effect more disproportionate to its cause than the happiness bestowed by a small act of consideration. Nourish others, and you shall be nourished.” — Richard Dawkins
“Dreams nourish the soul just as food nourishes the body. The pleasure of the search and adventure feeds our dreams.” — Paulo Coelho
“Every moment of light and dark is a miracle. And each miracle nourishes the soul if you allow it.” — Walt Whitman
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. Nourish what you have now.” — Lao Tzu
“Find what brings you joy and go there. What you love will nourish your spirit and give you the strength to carry on.” — Oprah Winfrey