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Mark Matousek is an American journalist known for his in-depth reporting on personal growth and spiritual exploration. His work covers a wide range of topics from personal struggles to spiritual awakening, deeply appreciated by readers.

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All Heart Acceptance Achievement Artist Awakening Break Break Your Heart Certain Criticism Cry

Famous Mark Matousek Quotes

“When people are in need, you must be present. When people suffer, you must let them know you’re suffering with them.” “The good side of bad acts?” I say. “I would not say that from horror comes goodness. That would be giving horror too much credit. But goodness prevails in spite of horror.”

Suffering Goodness

Book:When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living

Source: When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living

“joy is not just about being happy. Joy is a rigorous spiritual practice of saying yes to life on life’s terms”

Life Joy Acceptance

Book:When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living

Source: When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living

“Whatever it takes to break your heart and wake you up is grace.”

Heart Break Grace Whatever It Takes Break Your Heart Wakes You

Author:Mark Matousek

“You don't actually get over things… you incorporate them. They become part of everything you are. I don't mean that you walk about crying all the time. But you change.”

Mean Walks Cry Get Over

Book:When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living

Source: When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living

“When we set our hearts on knowing the truth, we assist one another in the long tender work of awakening. When the story is right, and the people we love are waiting to listen, we tell each other how to live.”

People Heart Long Stories Waiting Knowing Awakening Knowing The Truth

Author:Mark Matousek

“The more we remember that life is a gift-that everything changes, we're not in control-the stronger our sense of well-being becomes.”

Wells Remember Life Is Stronger Well Being Things Change Life Is A Gift

Author:Mark Matousek

“There's a myth among amateurs, optimists and fools that beyond a certain level of achievement, famous artists retire to some kind of Elysium where criticism no longer wounds and work materializes without their effort.”

Kind Artist Certain Levels Effort Fool Achievement Criticism Myth Wounds Retiring Optimist Famous Artist Elysium

Author:Mark Matousek

About the Author

Born: February 5, 1957
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 7

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