Love and kindness are the basis of my religious beliefs. The rituals and outward signs are not as important as one’s actions and deeds. Religion should be a path to God, not something to fight about.
BERNIE SIEGELSometimes our behavior with each other is no different from the cry of an unattended baby.
More Bernie Siegel Quotes
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The order of the words varies, but beer and ice are always two of the top four staples for sale. If we were all taking care of ourselves, wouldn’t the convenience stores compete for our dollars with signs that read “Fruit, Vegetables, Bread, Milk”?
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Miracles and angels are a part of our lives, so anticipate them and tune in through your quiet mind.
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Remember this: Now is the only time you have. When God created the universe, it was now. You can’t say to creation and energy, “I’ll do it later, not now.” Later doesn’t exist. Creation doesn’t know anything but now.
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As one woman told me, “When I decided to come in to work happy, everybody around me became happy.” This woman had decided to quit a job she hated, and on the last day of her two weeks’ notice, she woke up happy.
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Animal intuitives can diagnose an animal’s physical health problems by listening to the animals.
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What if Jesus was the only normal person who ever lived?
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The #1 problem most patients face is the inability to love themselves
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Traditional doctors say I’m a mystic. I don’t deny it.
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You cannot fail at being yourself. A cat doesn’t try to be a tiger, and you shouldn’t try to be something you aren’t. You are a process, not a product. Your job is to discover what you are and create that creature.
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The doctor that acts out of love doesn’t burn out. He or she may get tired physically, but not emotionally.
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If something controls you in a way that puzzles you, think of it as a mystery. Mysteries are best approached by closing your eyes and mouth to experience darkness and silence.
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At that time, they grow up, stop feeling loved, become depressed and start thinking-and what they are thinking about worries me.
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If you talk to your body, it will listen.
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You still won’t be perfect, but success isn’t about perfection-it is about authenticity. You are a success if you are being your real, authentic self.
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You can find examples of how little we value ourselves everywhere you look. The signs on the front of the convenience stores where Stephen lives in Florida tell the story. Beer, ice, bread and milk are the big come-ons.
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