This very moment of your life, if you experience it fully, will show you astonishing wonders and exquisite delights.
Martha BeckWelcoming imperfection is the way to accomplish what perfectionism promises but never delivers. It gives us our best performance and genuine acceptance in the family of human -- and by that I mean imperfect -- beings.
Martha BeckDon't expect the future to look like the past. Clear away expectations, and let yourself picture a wild, grand new world.
Martha BeckLearning to let go of expectations is a ticket to peace. It allows us to ride over every crisisโsmall or large, brother-in-law or end-of-quarter office lockdownโlike a beach ball on water. The next time a problem arises in your life, take a deep breath, let out a sigh, and replace the thought Oh no! with the thought Okay.
Martha Beck