No one can give you anything-love, shame, self-esteem- until you give it to yourself. Today, give yourself good things.
Martha BeckA confession you make merely to illuminate the murky corners of your little life may end up lighting the path to freedom for a thousand other hearts.
Martha BeckImagine the choices you'd make if you had no fear-of falling, of losing, of being alone, of disapproval.
Martha BeckAll religious leaders and spiritual teachers emphasize finding a place within us that is true. People who obsessively follow these leaders instead of their own purpose attach to the spiritual leader and become fanatical and controlling. That's why Jesus tried to tell his followers not to get attached to outward form.
Martha Beck