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Where your attention goes, your life goes.

Martha Beck

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Martha Beck
Age: 61
Born: 1962
Born: November 29
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Sociologist
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As much horror as we have always created, we are a species that keeps moving forward, seeing new sights in new ways, and enjoying the journey.
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Anything you're trying to will is focused on the future it's always associated with some sort of anxiety that makes the present moment somewhat uncomfortable.
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If you're miserable, make a choice. If you're still miserable, you can choose again.
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Your individuality is the most valuable thing you have.
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Good-looking individuals are treated better than homely ones in virtually every social situation, from dating to trial by jury.
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A 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.
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You get social pressure from your parents, who teach you to pay attention to certain things and not to others. You get it in school.
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Many of us have spent a lifetime trying to be what we’re 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.
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Remember, intimacy increases with honesty. Share less to keep people away and more to draw them closer.
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Learning to spot narcissists and deal with their destructive behavior can save you the world of hurt that awaits anyone who mistakes the near enemy for a friend.
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All 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.
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Imagination is the doorway you walk through into every future moment. Are you walking through doorways to pain or to joy?
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The end goal of all of this striving is to live joyfully, and that there are often more direct ways of achieving this than conforming to rigid standards set by social custom.
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Any moment you spend attacking yourself is a moment away from your higher purpose and your power to love. Don't go there.
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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.
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You do not owe anyone your time. When you realize that, others will respect your time much more.
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Anyone who comes into your life, under any circumstances, has something to teach you.
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People don’t cry when they lose their hope. They cry when they get it back.
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To be really productive, it's as important to rest when we're tired as it is to work when we're inspired.
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