Powerful Messages Written on the Walls of the World
Words are powerful things. They allow us to express abstract ideas hidden within the inter-spaces of the universe. The Pioneers who their thoughts on the walls across the world aim to ignite the revolutionary flames of our minds. Their inspirational messages are waiting to be found on walls, bridges, and side walks in every city around the world. Digressing from the questionable acts of vandalism, these rebellious acts of enlightenment can teach us meaningful lessons. Here lies a collection of various quotes scattered around all the cities I’ve traveled to. I hope they inspire you to keep traveling and thinking differently.
1. Stop Wars
Wynwood, Miami Florida
“You must unlearn what you have learned.” – Yoda
Wynwood is one of my favorite places in Miami. Its covered in marvelous wall art on every corner. For more amazing street art and even more things to do in Miami, check out this post.
2. Affirmations
3. There is an End
Just a small reminder our time here is ephemeral. New York City is another wonderful place to find an endless amount of inspirational art.
4. Paradise
“Let’s find that exit they call paradise…”
5. The Will to Consume
6. Euphoria
There’s always better days ahead.
7. Never too Late
“It’s never to late to be who you might have been.” – scribbled on a mirror in the Mandalay Bay lobby.
8. Infinity
While it may not qualify as street art, Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrors impart wisdom to tourists that inspires self-reflection in a place that sometimes lacks it.
9. Bon Voyage
Don’t be afraid to let go of things holding you back from your path.
10. Inspirational Messages from Bruce Lee
The words inscribed on Bruce Lee’s memorial plaque: ” Your inspiration continues to guide us toward our own liberation.”
RIP Bruce and Brandon Lee.
11. Fear
“Fear is an Illusion.” Seattle is an awesome city for progressive ideas and life styles. Check out my top 10 favorite things to do in Seattle here.
12. Instincts
In a world with location services and LTE, it’s nice to remember why the journey matters more than the destination. You don’t always have to know where you’re going. Just trust your instincts will lead you down the right path.
One of my first stays in a hostel and It wasn’t that bad. Here’s some of the dopest things to do while in Chicago.
13. Zen
“Zen.” Really captures the essence of Kyoto’s Vibe. There wasn’t a ton of graffiti around, but the temples and shrines were inspirational in their own right. Check out my top 10 favorite temples in Kyoto here!
14. Germany Inspirational Messages
I found this one walking through the countryside village of Bad Kissingen. You never know where you’ll find motivation.
15. Dreams
Berlin is probably one of the best places on the planet for inspirational street art. There’s a plethora of liberating quotes across the entire city but especially on the Berlin Wall’s East side Gallery. The kunstgalerie ultimately displays the powerful bonds between people across international borders.
16. Small People
17. Another World
“Another world is not only possible, but on its way. On a Quiet day, I can hear it breathing.”
18. Earth
Its the only home we got.
19. Dancing to Freedom
Tear down the walls between us and unite our souls. “Dancing to freedom. No more wars, no more walls, a united world.”
20. In the Beginning
21. Never Forget
“You have Learned what freedom means and you will never forget that.”
22. Travel
The simple truth to a peaceful life.
23. Life
“I love my life.”
24. Traveling Makes You Sexy
That makes a lot of sense 😉
25. Change
26. Vision
“If I die today, I am happy with the vision I left behind.” Sunrise on Condado Beach. Puerto Rico is a magnificent island filled with resilient people who are not afraid to challenge corruption. Find all the best things to do on my favorite island here.
27. Poverty
28. Story
Don’t just float through life hoping good things will happen to you. Make things happen! New Orleans is a fun city with a wild night life scene. Check out my favorite things to do while in The Big Easy.
29. Teach Me to Fly
It may always be grey in London, but wall art always seems to brighten up the streets. Brick Lane is one of the many must see spots in London. The streets are covered in colorful artwork that all sends a powerful message. Here’s even more of the amazing things to do in London, England.
30. Rent
31. World Peace
32. Universal Peace
33. Knowledge
“The Roots of Education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” Just another reminder to always invest in yourself. Knowledge is the one thing that can never be taken away from you.
34. Italy Inspirational Messages
We don’t just live by ourselves on this planet. We share it with Billions of plant and animal life. To be inconsiderate of the environment of which we live is to bring upon our own demise.
35. What you take
“That you take? Save.” I think this one is trying to portray how we should preserve nature. Viewing art from across the world is always interesting to me. Each individual has a different interpretation on the things they see. Find the rest of Florence’s artistic elegance in this post.
36. Wave
Even a single word can have profound significance. Join the wave of the revolution!
37. Death
I didn’t understand this one at first. Then I thought about whenever someone goes through personal development. First you have to find yourself. Then you have to kill yourself. At least figuratively if you hope to change. Check out the ancient ruins of the two cities Pompeii and Herculaneum, here.
38. Love
Ercolano Scavi station, on the way to Naples
“And suddenly, you’re all I need…the reason why I smile!” Love is a language the entire world can understand.
39. Take What is Yours
You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you’re willing to take. Found late night bar hoping in Trastevere, one of Rome’s many cool neighborhoods. Find even more of Rome’s hidden gems here.
40. Level Up
Rome, Italy
A corner stone idea here at Eclectic Emissary. Keep leveling up refers to continually improving each aspect of your life. Taken from across an amazing pizza restaurant, Voglia di Pizza in Rome. Check out more of Italy’s best food spots in this food blog.
Traveling grants us the ability to see the world through new perspectives and expand our horizons. The visionaries who write their ideas on the walls around the world seek to empower us all. The inspirational messages become a voice people can relate to. I wish to spread as much of this wisdom as I can with the world. There’s inspiration anywhere you look. You just gotta keep your eyes open. What’s your message to the world? We’d love to hear it! As always, thanks for reading and keep leveling up!
