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Stress is caused by being 'here' but wanting to be 'there'.

Eckhart Tolle

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Eckhart Tolle
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: February 16
Author
Philosopher
Writer
Luenen
Ulrich Leonard Tölle
Inspirational
Caused
Wanting
Acceptance
Stress
Powerful
Happiness

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