"Breathing is meditation; life is a meditation. You have to breathe in order to live, so breathing is how you get in touch with the sacred space of your heart."
About Willow Smith
Willow Smith — Life and Legacy
Willow Smith, the daughter of actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, has carved out her own identity as a singer, actress, and activist. She gained recognition with her hit single 'Whip My Hair' at a young age, but her artistic journey extends far beyond mainstream success. Willow's work often explores themes of freedom and self-expression, reflecting her desire to challenge societal norms. In her music and public statements, she frequently emphasizes the importance of authenticity. For instance, her assertion that 'I am not my hair' encapsulates her belief that true identity transcends physical attributes, urging listeners to embrace their inner selves. This perspective highlights her commitment to self-acceptance and the rejection of superficial judgments. Willow's openness about mental health issues further distinguishes her voice in the entertainment industry. She advocates for vulnerability, stating that acknowledging one's struggles is a vital part of personal growth. Her quotes resonate with many, as they provide insight into her journey and encourage others to prioritize their mental well-being. Willow Smith's contributions continue to inspire a generation seeking to express themselves freely and authentically.
Quote collection
Willow Smith quotes (page 1 of 3)
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"If I know what's true in my heart and my soul, then what people say can't shape that."
"If you don't like me, if you like me; both are equally cool. I send love and positive energy to all those people in their lives. I hope they find where they're meant to be."
"I want to embrace my full self, as natural as I can be."
"Caring less what everybody else thinks, but also caring less and less about what your own mind thinks, because what your own mind thinks, sometimes, is the thing that makes you sad."
"The only thing that really matters is spreading love and light and acceptance and unity throughout the entire world in any way that you possibly can."
"There're no novels that I like to read so I write my own novels, and then I read them again, and it's the best thing."
"Comparing yourself to somebody else is like comparing yourself to a bird."
"If I had to change one thing about my life, it would probably be, I wouldn't be famous. Because when you're famous it's so hard."
"Don’t be afraid to be yourself and don’t let anybody tell you that that’s wrong. Because the best thing is you."
"I like to go to places with my high-fashion things where there are a lot of cameras. So I can just go there and be like, 'Yep, yep, I'm looking so sick.' But in my regular life, I put on clothes that I can climb trees in."
"The best piece of advice that I have ever received is from my mom. And she said, "Do you, boo boo." That is forever going to be the best advice."
"You see so many beautiful things happening in this world, and you see so many things that make you want to cry and crawl under a rock. But there's an underlying feeling of magic and mystery in everything that I live for. I feel like all of my art is trying to get people to see that underlying, subtle energy that lives within everything that we see and what we don't see in this world."
"Not a lot of siblings have opportunity [of realizing ourselves and realizing each other], because they're always being pushed together so much. They need their time apart in order to realize themselves and realize who they are."
"I can never tell what I'm gonna wear. I kind of just put on whatever feels right. Sometimes that's Converse and a T-shirt, sometimes it's Givenchy heels and leather pants."
"There's people, like me and Jaden [Smith], who want to utilize social media to elevate the consciousness of those people who feel like all they want from social media is to be famous.Like, you can actually be a voice. You can actually say something that's inspiring and not just make people feel like you need to buy things and be a certain way."
"I like the way Billy Idol sings. Mommy turned me on to him."
"When I can see someone that's posting the way that they're thinking about what's happening in the world right now or even art that they've created, it inspires me to do the same. It makes me turn off my phone and go paint a painting or go hike a mountain or go record a song. Those are the kind of things that social media helps me do. But it also can make me sit in my room and not do anything."
"Growing up, all I saw was my parents trying to be the best people they could be, and people coming to them for wisdom, coming to them for guidance, and them not putting themselves on a pedestal, but literally being face-to-face with these people and saying, "I'm no better than you, but the fact that you're coming to me to reach some sort of enlightenment or to shine a light on something, that makes me feel love and gratitude for you." They always give back what people give to them. And sometimes they keep giving and giving and giving."
"I want to retreat back to living off the land and just being in nature, experiencing life in the most pure, natural way possible."