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“You think, 'Here's something I can hold on to,' but it always slips away.” quote by Tim Tharp
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“You think, 'Here's something I can hold on to,' but it always slips away.”

Tim Tharp

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast on Grief, 2019

Attempts to hold onto something often fail; impermanence causes loss.

In simple terms: Things slip away despite effort.

Key Takeaway

Accept impermanence.

Themes

loss impermanence attachment

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • possessions
  • goals

Key Concepts

mindfulness letting go

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you trying to hold onto?
  • How can you practice letting go?
A Different Perspective

Clinging can cause suffering; letting go is hard.

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