"Don't surrender all your joy for an idea you used to have about yourself that isn't true anymore." - Cheryl Strayed.
I may have posted this one before but it bears repeating. My 30's have been a wonderful coming of age and period of improved self awareness and growing acceptance. I often think of the line above.
...believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart, even if it leads you off the well worn path. and that will make all the difference" - Steve Jobs