The process of spotting fear and refusing to obey it is the source of all true empowerment. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes empowerment fear obey
Standards of beauty are arbitrary. Body shame exists only to the extent that our physiques don't match our own beliefs about how we should look. Martha Beck arbitrarybeautybelief Change image and share on social
Basic human contact - the meeting of eyes, the exchanging of words - is to the psyche what oxygen is to the brain. If you're feeling abandoned by the world, interact with anyone you can. Martha Beck abandonbasicbrain Change image and share on social
Much protective self-criticism stems from growing up around people who wouldn't or couldn't love you, and it's likely they still can't or won't. In general, however, the more you let go of the tedious delusion of your own unattractiveness, the easier it will be for others to connect with you, and the more accepted you'll feel. Martha Beck acceptconnectcriticism share on social
At CARE, a leading humanitarian organization, we recognize people live their lives in a holistic manner. Issues such as health care, education and economic empowerment cannot be addressed in a vacuum. Thus, effective programs need to tackle the multiple root causes of poverty. Helene D. Gayle addresscareeconomic share on social
In a republic, that paradise of debility, the politician is a petty tyrant who obeys the laws. Emile M. Cioran debilitylawobey Change image and share on social
Fear follows crime and is its punishment. Voltaire crimefearpunishment Change image and share on social