Day 9 of 40 Days of Lent: A Beautiful Mind — 13 Einstein Quotes That Inspire My Journey

A young and handsome Albert Einstein with witty-curiosity sparkling through his eye.

Albert Einstein (March 14, 1879 – April 18, 1955) wasn’t just that wild-haired genius who gave us E=mc². He was one of those rare minds who could talk about the mysteries of the universe and still hit you in the feels. His thoughts went way beyond science—they touched on life, purpose, imagination, and the human experience. So, since it's his birthday tomorrow, I figured I'd share 13 of my favorite Einstein quotes along with some of my own reflections. Let’s dive in:

1

"I once thought that if I could ask God one question, I would ask how the universe began, because once I knew that, all the rest is simply equations. But as I got older, I became less concerned with how the universe began. Rather, I would want to know why he started the universe. For once I knew that answer, then I would know the purpose of my own life."

My take: I love how this shows Einstein’s shift from wanting the technical details to wanting something deeper. It’s like all of us—first, we want to know how things work, but eventually, we start asking why we’re even here. It’s that personal evolution from “How?” to “Why?”

2

"If you cannot explain it simply, you do not understand it well enough."

My take: Facts. If you’ve ever tried to explain something complicated and couldn’t get it out clearly, maybe you didn’t fully get it yourself. Einstein knew—if you really know your stuff, you can break it down so anyone gets it.

3

"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts."

My take: One of my all-time favorites because I feel like it explains my position in life so well. We live in a world obsessed with man-made creations and mankind’s opinions—followers, money, stats—but the most valuable possessions that matter? Love, peace, joy, integrity, identity, bloodline legacy? You can’t measure that. And I’ve been oddly obsessed with pursuing and making room for the priceless my entire life. It’s like I came into this world already understanding that the earth itself—and the people you get to share it with—that’s the goal, that’s the flex, that's mission. That’s infinitely and eternally the ultimate success symbol; wifehood and motherhood, a people free and fabulous while being themselves—forever. #Kingdom Besides, just because something's easy to count doesn’t mean it’s worth your valuable time to count it.

4

"If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects."

My take: And there you have it. lol. Girl in wait, working. People and things will come and go. For me, goals keep you grounded. Having something you’re working toward helps you maintain a steady rhythm, no matter what’s going on around you. Critically applying your thinking and technically applying your skills—that’s what protects your "sanity."

An experienced, ever curious Albert Einstein, with the alert gaze of young god peering through his eyes.

Because as long as you stay sane through the madness, you’ll always master the gift of "going crazy" in the best way: reinventing and rebuilding after life knocks you down. If you’re doing it right, life will knock you down. But how many people can actually get back up? And who will you be once you master staying up? - Alani N.B. Ade

Caveat though—mastery isn’t about doing a million things halfway. Like Bruce Lee said, “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”  Focused consistency wins. #GoGetEm

5

"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."

My take: Whew. #HeWoke lol. Over and over again, we find that some of the world most brilliant men gave great ideas, great inventions, great progress and with growth, great wake-up calls that go back to what I explained in quote three. This whole thing is God's and it's about gods people—nothing on earth gets better than that. Anyone who disagrees is either confused or a liar. So that's the actual mission. It’s not enough to shake your head and move on—you’ve got to stand up, speak out, and act when you see wrong being done. Silence is a choice—the fact that you're a god is not.

6

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."

My take: Choose wonder. Every day’s got magic in it—you just have to look. Whether it’s a sunset, a child’s laugh, or even how your body heals itself, it’s all miraculous and worthy of gregarious celebration.

7

"Imagination is everything, it is a preview of life's coming attractions."

My take: Think of your imagination as the trailer to your life’s movie. Whatever you dream up now sets the stage for what’s next. Never underestimate where your ideas can take you. The Holy Bible said as a man thinketh in his heart (Cerebellum) so is he. Stay alert, protect your energy and guard your heart because when we're over burdened imagination can be the first "vital system" to take a hit. Bob Proctor, used to say: If you can see it in your mind (heart) you can hold it in your hand. Never stop visualizing!

8

"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."

My take: Balance, baby. Facts and faith don’t have to be at odds—they can actually complete each other. One without the other is like trying to ride a bike with no wheels. This one doesn't take a lot of words to explain. If Einstein would have said this to me I would have replied: correct.

True dat. What's understood doesn't have to be explained.

9

"No problem is ever solved in the same consciousness that was used to create it."

My take:  I mean... what a man, right? Translation? After you've had your go at it and produced hundreds or even thousands of years of nonsense, ever so kindly, put the chalk down and move to the back of the class room: "You don't have the answers Sway!"

You’ve got to change your mindset to get out of the mess you’re in. Same thinking, same results. New perspective, new solution. Its not magic. Its not equation. Its not data. Its not force. Its not control that will result in mastery; Its surrender.

The first sign of a potentially competent leader—or a reputable teacher—is the humility to stay teachable. Period. Because if you wanna hear God laugh (and me too, honestly lol), start telling Him your thoughts when it’s not even your turn to speak. Weakness lacks self-control and self-discipline.

A lot of people think being “Alpha” is all about roles, control, barking orders. Nah. A true Alpha knows both Alpha and Omega are positions that demand structure, order, timing and they can play both roles at the proper time.

It’s not about domination, it’s about dominion. When someone masters applying both properly, that’s god-level. And once you’re operating at that level? Nothing on earth is above it. We speak of this mastery as Ase-O, and depending on how it's applied—Alaase! Such a leader never needs to be announced; its observed; this is the issue some are having, Ase?

10

"Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them."

My take:  I mean... I do, at this point. lol. The goal isn’t just to fix things—it’s to be sharp enough to see trouble coming and steer clear before it even starts. Some say that's next-level brilliance, I call it leadership.

A seasoned Albert Einstein—with the good hair blowing in the wind, still full of life and curiosity.

Here's another major of key to my singlehood connected to Albert Einstein's correct insights and its either because I'm made for genius or its a natural genetic characteristic of Yoruba DNA to avoid unintentional tomfoolery like a plague. I mean save the drama for someone else's momma! Heed wisdom; the first time it is spoken to you:

Numerous studies have explored why individuals often disregard warnings, revealing a complex interplay of psychological, social, and contextual factors. Key insights include:

1. Perceived Cost of Compliance: When adhering to warnings is seen as inconvenient or costly, individuals are more likely to ignore them. For instance, if following a safety warning requires significant effort or disrupts daily routines, people might choose to overlook it.

   Tomfoolery!

   
   
   
   

2. Psychological Reactance: Some individuals experience a motivational arousal, known as reactance, when they perceive their freedoms are threatened by warnings. This reactance can lead them to do the opposite of what's advised, as a way to reclaim autonomy.

   Drama!

   
   
   
   

3. Complacency from Past Experiences: Repeated exposure to warnings that don't result in the anticipated negative outcomes can breed complacency. For example, if someone has previously ignored severe weather alerts without consequence, they may be less inclined to heed future warnings.

   Stay ready and you ain't gotta get ready boo!

   
   
   
   

4. Influence of Social and Demographic Factors: Age, mobility, and attachment to personal belongings can influence responses to warnings. Older adults, for instance, might be reluctant to evacuate during disasters due to mobility issues or attachment to their homes.

   This one is understandable. It's not about failure to heed wisdom its about experiencing difficulties executing direction and if society adhered to our third quote than this wouldn't be such a challenge. We're all here for the people and the memories—and this a fact. They should be the first priority, not our last.

   
   
   
   

5. Optimism Bias in Younger Individuals: Younger people often exhibit an optimism bias, underestimating risks and believing negative events are less likely to happen to them, leading them to disregard warnings.

   
   

   I mean, did they disregard it or did they believe in their courageous and supple youth that they'd discovered alternatives solutions because they're not as deeply programmed to herd behavior?

   Not too much on the babies.

   
   

6. Misinterpretation and Confirmation Bias: Some individuals may misinterpret warnings or seek information that confirms their existing beliefs, leading them to downplay or dismiss the severity of the warning.

   
   

   It's giving very much Yawn; its drama. Da Devil.

   
   

7. Influence of Social Networks: Observing others' reactions can significantly impact an individual's response to warnings. If peers or community members disregard warnings, individuals are more likely to do the same.

   
   

   And this is the worst one for me, its so anti-who I am. Being heavily led by trends and popularity is a slippery slope to tragedy which leads back to our fourth quote. However, Understanding these factors about people and psychology is crucial for designing effective warning systems that encourage appropriate responses and enhance public safety... as if facts aren't enough. lol. Geniuses are ahead of their time and ahead of the curve. I personally prefer avoiding a problem to resolving one.

11

"The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it's all comprehensible."

My take: Crazy, right? The fact that our little human brains can actually figure out how the metaverse works is kind of wild. It’s both humbling and awe-inspiring.

12

"The most powerful force in the world is compound interest."

My take: Sure, this hits in the finance world—but it’s bigger than that. Anything you do consistently—saving money, building a skill, even showing kindness—adds up in ways you wouldn’t believe.

13

"There comes a point in your life when you need to stop reading other people's books and write your own."

My take: Enough with watching from the sidelines. There’s a moment when you’ve got to take what you’ve learned and start writing your own story. Live your truth. Make your own mark. Be Well & Co. is home those marks for me and I hope you're enjoying our website.

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Einstein’s quotes never get old. They’re like little seeds—plant them in your mind and watch them grow into new ways of thinking, living, and dreaming. Here’s to the genius who not only changed how we see the universe, but also how we see ourselves. Cheers.