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Anxiety Quote by Anne Lamott

“The stuff I write about is pretty universal, the things my closest friends and I talk about - our anxiety about being here on this scary planet, during these scary times, as vulnerable as kittens, having lost so many people I couldn't live without.” quote by Anne Lamott
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“The stuff I write about is pretty universal, the things my closest friends and I talk about - our anxiety about being here on this scary planet, during these scary times, as vulnerable as kittens, having lost so many people I couldn't live without.”

Anne Lamott

About This Quote

Source Essay: "Traveling Mercies", 1999

We share universal anxieties about existence, especially during turbulent times, feeling vulnerable yet connected.

In simple terms: We all feel anxious about life, especially now.

Key Takeaway

Embrace shared vulnerability.

Themes

anxiety existence vulnerability

Mood

empathetic hopeful

Type

reflective motivational

When to use this quote

  • friendship
  • mental health
  • coping strategies
  • community support

Key Concepts

psychology humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What comforts you in shared fear?
  • How can you support friends facing loss?
A Different Perspective

Anxiety can be isolating; acknowledging it together eases burden.

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