Getting bogged down in old stories stops the flow of learning by censoring our perceptions, making us functionally deaf and blind to new information. Once the replay button gets pushed, we no longer form new ideas or conclusions - the old ones are so cozy. Martha Beck blindbogbutton share on social
To complete your daily mental hygiene, observe any part of you that is upset or anxious, and offer that part of yourself the following simple wishes: 'May you be well. May you be happy. May you be free from suffering.' Repeat this until you actually mean it. Martha Beck anxiouscompletedaily share on social
I majored in Chinese. I was never really good at Chinese but I really, really benefited from having been exposed to Asian philosophy early in my life. Martha Beck asianbenefitchinese Change image and 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 had a client who was a professional baseball player once, and he would go to clubs and dance for seven, eight, nine hours at a time. He wouldn't drink, he wouldn't take drugs - he just danced because he had so much physical energy; he was this amazing athlete. Martha Beck amazeathletebaseball share on social
I always felt that it was my job to try to help other people get it and deal with it. Martha Beck dealfeltjob Change image and share on social
Our ideas about love and attractiveness are so primal, our need for belonging so intense, that most of us are loath to abandon our favorite beliefs on these issues. If you've ever let yourself feel lovable and lovely, only to be deeply hurt, you may see accepting your own body as a setup for severe emotional wounding. Martha Beck abandonacceptattractiveness share on social
If you're living completely on your own, break out of solitary confinement. Seek to understand others, and help them understand you. Martha Beck breakcompletelyconfinement 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
Tiny steps will get you to your goal months and months sooner. A little is better than a lot. Martha Beck goallotmonth Change image and share on social