Anxious Quote by D.T. Suzuki
“When we start to feel anxious or depressed, instead of asking, "What do I need to get to be happy?" The question becomes, "What am I doing to disturb the inner peace that I already have?"”
About This Quote
Source Book: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki, 1970
Anxiety and depression stem from disrupting an already existing inner peace rather than lacking happiness.
In simple terms: Disturbing inner peace causes distress.
Key Takeaway
Identify and stop actions that disturb inner peace.
Themes
mindfulness
mental health
inner peace
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- meditation practice
- stressful workday
- relationship conflict
Key Concepts
Zen Buddhism
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions are currently disrupting your inner peace?
- How can you restore calm without seeking external happiness?
A Different Perspective
Inner peace can be fragile and easily broken by external pressures.
![“I try to picture where in my body I feel the most anxious. [...] At first it makes me feel even worse and I want to open my eyes but I force myself to take a breath and just allow it to be there. Nothing happens [...] it hasn't got any better - but it hasn't got any worse either.” quote by Zoe Sugg (aka Zoella](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e9c/zoe-sugg-aka-zoella-288468_anxiety_i-try-to-picture-where-in-my-body-i-feel_272557.jpg)
