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Stress is a form of suffering, but it is accepted as normal. And it is normal in our world.

Eckhart Tolle

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Eckhart Tolle
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: February 16
Author
Philosopher
Writer
Luenen
Ulrich Leonard Tölle
Form
World
Stress
Accepted
Normal
Suffering

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