By disregarding intuition in favor of science, or science in favor of instincts, we limit ourselves.
BERNIE SIEGELTo paraphrase something the anthropologist Ashley Montagu once said, the way I change my life is to act as if I’m the person I want to be. This is, to me, the simplest, wisest advice you can give anyone.
More Bernie Siegel Quotes
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Sometimes our behavior with each other is no different from the cry of an unattended baby.
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I will feel blessed by life and the opportunity to help others see that they are blessed, too.
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When you love the unlovable and forgive the unforgivable, you’re free.
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I grew up with sentiments such as, “Do what will make you happy, troubles are God’s redirections that something good will come from.
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I wish medical schools helped us to analyze our healthy and unhealthy reasons for becoming doctors.
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If a person can turn from predicting illness to anticipating recovery, the foundation for cure is laid.
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I cannot guarantee that the orders you place with God will always be filled. Prayer is not a test of God, but a call for help to find your inner strength and talent.
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As doctors, we are not trained to communicate and understand the power of our words as they relate to a patient’s ability and desire to survive.
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I once heard a man say he knew there was a God, he just didn’t think he needed Him. It is nice to take care of yourself and be independent, but it is also nice to know that you have a resource to rely on in times of need.
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If God came in and said, I want you to be happy for the rest of your life, what would you do?
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When you can’t change your life any other way, you can still change your attitude. When you do, your life changes. You find more chances to love, and you will be surprised to see how much more love is returned to you.
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Our authority figures, particularly our parents are hypnotic. Their words are hypnotic literally to small children because of brain wave patterns.
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If you watch how nature deals with adversity, continually renewing itself, you can’t help but learn.
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Having pets in the house helps everyone have a reverence for life.
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When he was well into his eighties a friend found him in his office on Sunday, and asked him why, at his age, he was working on a Sunday. His response, ‘It’s only work if there’s someplace else you’d rather be.’
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