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“Stress is caused by being 'here' but wanting to be 'there'.” quote by Eckhart Tolle
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“Stress is caused by being 'here' but wanting to be 'there'.”

Eckhart Tolle

About This Quote

Source Book: The Power of Now, 1997

Stress arises from being stuck in the present while yearning for elsewhere.

In simple terms: Stress comes from wanting to be somewhere else.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate present‑moment awareness.

Themes

stress mindfulness presence

Mood

calming thoughtful

Type

self‑help philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Work deadlines
  • relationship conflicts
  • travel longing

Key Concepts

Psychology Spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What pulls you away from the now?
  • How can you anchor yourself in the present?
A Different Perspective

Avoiding reality can cause anxiety.

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