The thing I love most about my job is watching people age backward, becoming more lively and energetic as they free themselves from situations that are toxic to their essential selves. Martha Beck agebackwardenergetic Change image and share on social
Comparing and contrasting is a valuable human skill - and not just during high school English exams. Our ability to rank-order things is invaluable in making choices and setting priorities. Martha Beck abilitychoicecompare Change image and share on social
Something in the human psyche confuses beauty with the right to be loved. The briefest glance at human folly reveals that good looks and worthiness operate independently. Yet countless socializing forces, from Aunt Clara to the latest perfume ad, reinforce beliefs like 'If I were pretty enough, I would be loved.' Martha Beck auntbeautybelief share on social
The process of spotting fear and refusing to obey it is the source of all true empowerment. Martha Beck empowermentfearobey Change image and share on social
The most common reason we stumble into the delusion of powerlessness is that we're afraid of what other people would do or say or feel if we were to act as we wanted. Martha Beck actafraidcommon Change image and share on social
Once we're willing to confront our emotional suffering, we begin making choices based on attraction instead of aversion, love instead of fear. Where we used to think about what was 'safe,' we now become interested in doing what seems right or fun or meaningful or ripe with possibilities. Martha Beck attractionaversionbase share on social
To really boost your sense of self-efficacy, think of ways you could modify your usual tasks to suit your personal style. Martha Beck boostefficacymodify Change image and share on social
Sometimes a psychic tells you something and it feels wrong and others may be right on the money. It's your choice about whom to trust, and giving that trust is something we do ourselves. Martha Beck choicefeltgive Change image and share on social
The great power of separating the watching mind from the thinking mind is that the watching mind is innately loving. Some call this part of the psyche the 'compassionate witness.' Sharing our difficult feelings with a compassionate witness is the crucial step that heals the infinite small wounds inflicted upon the soul by everyday life. Martha Beck callcompassionatecrucial share on social
Friends, there are many areas in which I need encouragement, but worrying is not one of them. I worry the way Renee Fleming sings high Cs: Effortlessly. Loudly. At length. Martha Beck areaeffortlesslyencouragement Change image and share on social