Every worldview I chose, it seemed, edged me toward belief. Martha Beck beliefchooseedge Change image and share on social
I'm not saying we have power over everything in our lives - if that were true, my hair would look so, so different - but I am saying that there's no circumstance in which we are completely powerless. Martha Beck circumstancecompletelyhair Change image and share on social
You get social pressure from your parents, who teach you to pay attention to certain things and not to others. You get it in school. Martha Beck attentionparentpay Change image and share on social
Hopeful thinking can get you out of your fear zone and into your appreciation zone. Martha Beck appreciationfearhopeful Change image and share on social
Instead of fretting about getting everything done, why not simply accept that being alive means having things to do? Then drop into full engagement with whatever you're doing, and let the worry go. Martha Beck acceptalivedrop Change image and share on social
Given the eclectic and constantly shifting nature of my metaphysical inclinations, I will probably never feel certain exactly what an angel is. Martha Beck angelconstantlyeclectic Change image and share on social
If I tell a man he needs to quit his soul-sucking job, he has to go home and fight with his wife or fight with his parents and fight with his in-laws and fight with everybody, because men aren't supposed to be happy; they're supposed to do well. Martha Beck fighthappyhome share on social
I've never understood why some people hesitate before diving into unfamiliar tasks or activities. I couldn't imagine wanting more instructions about anything. Martha Beck activitydivehave Change image and share on social
I fell in love with Africa and began helping people fix things there. Martha Beck africabeginfall Change image and share on social
You have the freedom to live and let live, to love and let love. Granting yourself that freedom is one of the healthiest, most constructive things you can do for yourself and the people who matter to you. Martha Beck constructivefreedomgrant share on social
