Morgan Harper Nichols is an American poet, artist, and musician best known for her inspirational writings and visual art that blend poetry with vibrant illustrations. She first gained recognition as a musician but became widely popular through Instagram and Pinterest, where she began sharing her poetry and digital art pieces.
Her work often focuses on themes of self-discovery, resilience, healing, and everyday beauty. Morgan has a distinctive style, pairing short, soulful verses with abstract, colorful designs that feel both calming and motivating. Many of her words are rooted in encouragement, often reminding readers that they are enough, that growth takes time, and that it’s okay not to have everything figured out.
She’s also the author of books such as All Along You Were Blooming and How Far You Have Come, collections of her poetry and art that have resonated with readers worldwide. Beyond her artistry, Morgan is admired for her openness about living with autism (diagnosed in adulthood) and her advocacy for embracing life’s imperfections with grace.
In short: she’s a modern-day creative voice for hope and healing, giving Mondays (and every other day) a softer, more grounded beginning.
@morganharpernichols Even if you are not where you thought you’d be, perhaps you are still free to be proud of how far you have come, even while you are still on the journey…a journey that is long and winding, yes, but as you travel it, perhaps you can fall in love with studying maps, or maybe even making new ones. You can listen to albums all the way through. Or you can tune in to the rhythm of the road. Yes, you will encounter the reality of delays but you will also encounter room for discovery, even when you still have more miles to go. 🛣️
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We’ve put together some of Morgan Harper Nichols’ motivational quotes to help you step into Monday, and the new month, with a little extra inspiration. After all, Mondays have a way of creeping up on us: one moment it’s Friday night cocktails, and the next your alarm is blaring, your inbox is overflowing, and the week feels like a mountain you haven’t even started climbing. But here’s the good news: Mondays don’t have to be the enemy. With the right perspective, they can actually be the reset button we didn’t know we needed, especially when paired with the kind of gentle encouragement Morgan is known for.
@morganharpernichols A possible response to part of you that says “don’t get too excited.” There are so many reasons why it might not work out, but perhaps, despite all possible outcomes it’s still okay to claim joy, gratitude, and hope for what could be, in a good way. This can be hard to do, especially when you’ve seen it all go wrong before, but perhaps, even then, it’s still okay to tend to that part of yourself that still wants to look for the flickers of sunlight around the bend. Perhaps, it’s still okay to breathe deep and notice that today is a new day and you are only just beginning. - MHN
@morganharpernichols A possible response to part of you that says “don’t get too excited.” There are so many reasons why it might not work out, but perhaps, despite all possible outcomes it’s still okay to claim joy, gratitude, and hope for what could be, in a good way. This can be hard to do, especially when you’ve seen it all go wrong before, but perhaps, even then, it’s still okay to tend to that part of yourself that still wants to look for the flickers of sunlight around the bend. Perhaps, it’s still okay to breathe deep and notice that today is a new day and you are only just beginning. - MHN
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