Anxiety Quote by Joko Beck
“Underneath our nice, friendly facades there is great unease. If I were to scratch below the surface of anyone I would find fear, pain, and anxiety running amok. We all have ways to cover them up. We overeat, over-drink, overwork; we watch too much television.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Living, Joko Beck, 1999
People hide deep anxieties behind pleasant exteriors, using coping habits like overeating or binge-watching to avoid confronting pain.
In simple terms: Everyone masks inner fear with distractions.
Identify and address the root causes of your coping habits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress management
- addiction recovery
- relationship counseling
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What habit hides your true feelings?
- How can you safely confront underlying anxiety?
Masking can become entrenched, making change hard.