Beck
Beck
Beck Hansen, known by stage name Beck, is an American singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He is mostly known for his musical composition, as well as a palette of sonic genres...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth8 July 1970
CountryUnited States of America
self-esteem stress suffering
Most of our stress and suffering come not from events, but from our thoughts. Reframe from negative thoughts, and stress subsides.
being-alone oxygen feelings
If you're feeling abandoned by the world, interact with anyone you can.
skills grace dull
Learning to quit while you're not ahead, when the dull ooze of depression tells you things are not going to get any better, is one of the best financial and life skills you can master.
solitude persons mines
The power to bring me out of solitude - or to push me back into it - had never belonged to another person. It was mine and only mine.
inspirational tired important
To be really productive, it's as important to rest when we're tired as it is to work when we're inspired.
heart may littles
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.
communication dark bridges
Silence comes in two varieties: One that nourishes and comforts; another that chokes, smothers, and isolates. Solitary confinement is the worst kind of imprisonment we can inflict on fellow humans, and if you are forced to keep silent about some dark secret, you live in solitary confinement. Without the bridge of communication connecting you to other human beings, you can’t share your burdens, can’t receive comfort, can’t confirm that you still belong. Silence is the abyss that separates you from hope.
standards-set goal way
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.
wise eye mind
Try seeing your world and yourself this way, eyes open to whatever is before you, mind free of dichotomies. Are you good or bad, fragile or tough, wise or foolish? Yes. And so am I.
teacher mind looks
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.
anger matter may
Anger elicits anger, fear elicits fear, no matter how well meaning we may be.
optimistic anticipation habit
I've developed the habit of mentally listing things that make me optimistic about the future. I do it every day.
decision choices focus
When making a decision, focus on what feels "shackles off" versus "shackles on".
children writing phones
I explain to everyone I deal with-co-workers, children, friends-that I'm transitionally challenged and they should call me on my cell phone if I'm even a few minutes late. Such calls often come in when I'm happily writing or rearranging the furniture. The monochrones in my life are so organized, they have no trouble remembering to remind me to show up.