Hopeful thinking can get you out of your fear zone and into your appreciation zone. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes appreciation fear hopeful
Standards of beauty are arbitrary. Body shame exists only to the extent that our physiques don't match our own beliefs about how we should look. Martha Beck arbitrarybeautybelief Change image and share on social
Basic human contact - the meeting of eyes, the exchanging of words - is to the psyche what oxygen is to the brain. If you're feeling abandoned by the world, interact with anyone you can. Martha Beck abandonbasicbrain Change image and share on social
Much protective self-criticism stems from growing up around people who wouldn't or couldn't love you, and it's likely they still can't or won't. In general, however, the more you let go of the tedious delusion of your own unattractiveness, the easier it will be for others to connect with you, and the more accepted you'll feel. Martha Beck acceptconnectcriticism share on social
To hear the appreciation, the screams - that's what any of us need. We're at our best when we're wanted. R. Kelly appreciationhearscream Change image and share on social
Fear follows crime and is its punishment. Voltaire crimefearpunishment Change image and share on social
I'm cynical by nature, but I am also very hopeful because I see people from the Left and the Right showing up to these tea parties. You have people, bikers, union members and guys in three-piece suits showing up to these things. Joe Wurzelbacher bikercynicalguy share on social