Most of our stress and suffering come not from events, but from our thoughts. Reframe from negative thoughts, and stress subsides. — Martha Beck Esteem Copy Share Image
In the developed world, hundreds of millions of us now face the bizarre problem of surfeit. Yet our brains, instincts, and socialized… — Martha Beck Behavior Copy Share Image
Here is the crux of the matter, the distilled essence, the only thing you need to remember: When considering whether to say… — Martha Beck Considering Copy Share Image
From a place of stillness, openness, forgiveness and acceptance you can renew your commitment to any eating plan you like. — Martha Beck Acceptance Copy Share Image
Recurrent floods of sadness and anger gradually wash away the rubble of the defunct relationship, leaving only the bits of treasure: the… — Martha Beck Anger Copy Share Image
“I’ve learned that the worst pain, fear, and torment I’ve ever experienced has only deepened my ability to experience joy. I feel… — Martha Beck Fear Copy Share Image
Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and… — Martha Beck Change Copy Share Image
Sometimes a psychic tells you something and it feels wrong and others may be right on the money. It's your choice about… — Martha Beck Choice Copy Share Image
If your life is cloudy and you're far, far off course, you may have to go on faith for a while, but… — Martha Beck Cloudy Copy Share Image
The pretty girls get all the good stuff. Oh, God. So not true. I unlearned this after years of coaching beautiful clients.… — Martha Beck After Copy Share Image
Although beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, the feeling of being beautiful exists solely in the mind of the… — Martha Beck Beautiful Copy Share Image
Your life follows your attention. Wherever you look, you end up going. — Martha Beck Attention Copy Share Image
I now believe that bêtes noires usually attack because we're thwarting our own destinies. Calming the beast turns us toward our best… — Martha Beck Beast Copy Share Image
Focusing on one mildly disturbing, semi-controllable issue allows the mind to stuff much greater terrors in relatively tidy packages. — Martha Beck Disturbing Copy Share Image
Do something today that you think is too delicious, too selfish, too wacky to fit within the rules of your life. — Martha Beck Delicious Copy Share Image
The way we can allow ourselves to do what we need to, no matter what others may say or do, is to… — Martha Beck Allow Copy Share Image
Emotional discomfort, when accepted, rises, crests and falls in a series of waves. Each wave washes a part of us away and… — Martha Beck Accepted Copy Share Image
Perpetually doing, without ever tuning in to the center of our being, is the equivalent of fueling a mighty ship by tossing… — Martha Beck Equipment Copy Share Image
“We all have our little sorrows...and the littler you are, the larger the sorrow.” — Martha Beck Grief Copy Share Image
Most people go through their whole lives," John went on, "and never have one miracle happen to them. You've had dozens and… — Martha Beck Brownies Copy Share Image
The holy days are the best times to focus on real enthusiasm, the inner source that lightens and sanctifies our lives all… — Martha Beck Best time Copy Share Image
This very moment of your life, if you experience it fully, will show you astonishing wonders and exquisite delights. — Martha Beck Astonishing Copy Share Image
Silence comes in two varieties: One that nourishes and comforts; another that chokes, smothers, and isolates. Solitary confinement is the worst kind… — Martha Beck Abyss Copy Share Image
