The Tao of Stress Quotes

“Things that we desire and don’t have, whether tangible or intangible, are also potential threats, as we associate them with our self-worth. We wonder what our family, friends, and society will think of us if we don’t have these things. As long as we allow our self-worth to be determined by others and continue to wish for these things, we may feel threatened and remain chronically stressed.”
― Robert G. Santee, The Tao of Stress: How to Calm, Balance, and Simplify Your Life