Most people go through their whole lives," John went on, "and never have one miracle happen to them. You've had dozens and dozens, and you still want more! It's like God gives you a brownie, I mean a really good brownie, but you can't be content with it. You want the whole pan of brownies. Nobody gets that.
Martha BeckWe canโt save ourselves from fear by seeking safety, because safety always means thereโs something to be safe from-in other words, something to fear. The way out of fear isnโt safety. Itโs freedom.
Martha BeckI'm not saying we have power over everything in our lives - if that were true, my hair would look so, so different - but I am saying that there's no circumstance in which we are completely powerless.
Martha BeckI really do think that any deep crisis is an opportunity to make your life extraordinary in some way.
Martha BeckThe shortness of life, which we all discuss, but which is very clear to me at the moment, makes keeping and spreading a joyful peace more crucial than ever before. Let us keep our minds on what matters, which is our work, which is astonishment and gratitude. From this quiet magic comes a power for all other new years wishes to come true.
Martha Beck