David Krauss

“We divide the roles of mystic, doctor, therapist, artist, herbalist, naturalist, and storyteller into separate, often inimical professions. In most other societies, there was one word, one job assignment, for somebody who was all these things at once.”
― Martha N. Beck

“If you see failure as a monster stalking you, or one that has
already ruined your life, take another look. That monster can
become a benevolent teacher, opening your mind to successes
you cannot now imagine.”
― Martha Beck

“Imagine what you'd do if it absolutely didn't matter what people thought of you. Got it? Good. Never go back.”
― Martha Beck

“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.”
― Martha Beck, Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic