Body Quote by Anthony de Mello
“The present moment is never intolerable. What's intolerable is what's going to happen in the next four hours. To have your body here at 8 pm and your mind at 10:30 pm, that's what causes us suffering.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Awareness, 1990
Suffering arises from mental distraction about future events, not present reality.
In simple terms: Living in the future causes pain.
Key Takeaway
Stay present to reduce suffering.
Themes
mindfulness
time
suffering
Mood
calm
contemplative
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- stressful work deadline
- anticipating a medical test
Key Concepts
impermanence
anxiety
focus
Questions to Reflect On
- What future thought pulls you away now?
- How can you anchor attention to now?
A Different Perspective
Future worries can dominate even when present tasks are simple.
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