My anguish came from my hypothesis that other people's hypothetical hypotheses about me mattered. Ridiculous!
Martha BeckThe heart is a tender but hardy organ. Daring to have a wonderful experience, even though you may get hurt, is the only way you'll realize its deepest desires.
Martha BeckAlmost all my middle-aged and elderly acquaintances, including me, feel about 25, unless we haven't had our coffee, in which case we feel 107.
Martha BeckRemember, intimacy increases with honesty. Share less to keep people away and more to draw them closer.
Martha BeckMany of us have spent a lifetime trying to be what weโre not, feeling lousy about ourselves when we fail, and sometimes when we succeed. We hide our differences when, by accepting and celebrating them, we could collaborate to make every effort more exciting, productive enjoyable, and powerful. Personally, I think we should start right now.
Martha Beck