India.Arie has had an impact on my life. I absolutely love her and the message that she spreads through her music. India.Arie was born in Denver, Colorado. She is a singer-songwriter who has sold 10 million albums worldwide by raising consciousness.

Here are 10 quotes by India.Arie:

1. When I perform, I'm just very much just being myself.

2. It's important to have a place where you can recharge. Everybody's is different, but I do think it should entail quiet because it needs to be where you hear your spirit most clearly. For me, that's the prayer room in my apartment. And since my home is 700 square feet, I mean the coat closet near the front door.

3. No matter what anybody says, what matters most is what you think of yourself.

4. Because you never know where life is gonna take you, And you can’t change where you’ve been. But today, I have the opportunity to choose.

5. The worst disease in the world is hate. And the cure for hate is love.

6. There are rules but there’s really no wrong way.

7. If I’m not doing anything to make a change, then I’m responsible.

8. I heard a voice that told me I'm essential. How all my fears are limiting my potential. Said it's time to step into the light and use every bit of power i have inside.

9. What did not demolish me simply polished me

10. The difference between living and feeling alive, is using your fear as fuel to fly.