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If you look at the world, you'll be distressed. If you…

“If you look at the world, you'll be distressed. If you look within, you'll be depressed. If you look at God you'll be at rest.” quote by Corrie Ten Boom
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“If you look at the world, you'll be distressed. If you look within, you'll be depressed. If you look at God you'll be at rest.”

Corrie Ten Boom

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

External focus leads to distress, internal focus to depression, spiritual focus to peace.

In simple terms: Looking outward causes distress; inward causes depression; divine focus brings peace.

Key Takeaway

Shift focus toward spiritual grounding.

Themes

distress depression peace spirituality

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational advice

When to use this quote

  • mental health coping
  • spiritual practice
  • grief counseling

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices help find inner peace?
  • How can you balance external and internal focus?
A Different Perspective

Spiritual focus may not be accessible for all.

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