My anguish came from my hypothesis that other people's hypothetical hypotheses about me mattered. Ridiculous!
Martha BeckMake stuff up. Anyone who ever did something new or interesting was making it up as they went along.
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