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Most of our stress and suffering come not from events, but from our thoughts. Reframe from negative thoughts, and stress subsides.

Martha Beck

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Martha Beck
Age: 61
Born: 1962
Born: November 29
Author
Journalist
Sociologist
Provo
Utah
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Esteem
Stress
Negative
Thoughts
Events
Suffering
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