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Bernie Siegel143 quotes“The irony is that it is actually in your best interest to be selfless. The things you do for the benefit of others not only make you feel fulfilled, they increase your chances of living a long and happy life.”
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Whenever you get around to doing what you want to do, it will be now. The things you need to do to live a happier, more fulfilling life-the only time you can possible start doing them is now.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Most of us never stop to consider our blessings; rather, we spend the day only thinking about our problems. But since you have to be alive to have problems, be grateful for the opportunity to have them.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel I am not talking about selfishness or self-interest. When I ask, What will make you happy?, I mean, What way of loving others feels right for you? Choose a way of loving that makes you happy, and your efforts will be play rather than work.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel A surgeon is surrounded by people who are sick, discouraged, afraid, embittered, dying – but also courageous, loving, wise, compassionate and alive.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel It’s not about curing the disease, but healing the life; then the physical benefits come.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel What I try to get physically healthy people to understand is that they’re going to die someday. There is no way out. And dying isn’t failure, but not living is, so make use of your time. Don’t keeping waiting.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel An awareness of one’s mortality can lead you to wake up and live an authentic, meaningful life.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel You will notice at times that the new life isn’t what you asked for. But asking for specific items or for particular events to occur isn’t how I define prayer.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Love is giving with no expectations…Love cures, heals, and rewards two people: the lover and the beloved.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel One’s attitude towards oneself is the single most important factor in healing and staying well.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Live by your experience and do not let limited beliefs alter your life experience.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel we are doing God’s work. So God dresses in Eskimo clothing or other disguises, and responds to us whether or not we are aware enough to hear, see, or feel God’s loving guidance. Everything is a tool of God, from DNA to the weather.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel When we hate people who hurt us, we come to resemble what we hate, or worse, and then we suffer all the more. What is evil is our response. We have choices, and love is the most powerful eliminator of all.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel When you accept that you are not in charge of everything, you can begin to work with the one who really is in charge. This has been my experience; when I accepted that I was not in charge and started to work with someone else’s plan, the Boss showed up.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Act as if you are the person you want to be.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Miracles and angels are a part of our lives, so anticipate them and tune in through your quiet mind.
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