Those who look on the world with love will need a handkerchief, not to use as a blindfold, but to blow their nose and dry their tears.
BERNIE SIEGELIf 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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In this view of the world, we spend the rest of our lives searching for wholeness and knowledge, wellness and health-the balance and harmony we lost when we were born.
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Unconditional love is the most powerful stimulant to the immune system.
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Thoughts are chemical. They can either kill us or cure us.
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Live by your experience and do not let limited beliefs alter your life experience.
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Anything that offers hope has the potential to heal.
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Do not be afraid to close your eyes and be silent in prayer, meditation, rest or sleep. In those states you may rediscover a new self. Then your life, time and thoughts will become yours again and you can live your unique myth.
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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 find new and healing images in that dark, silent place away from emotions that control me.
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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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It is astounding how much the immune system is strengthened by reducing daily mental stress levels with either visualization or meditation.
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By disregarding intuition in favor of science, or science in favor of instincts, we limit ourselves.
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When you love the unlovable and forgive the unforgivable, you’re free.
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Take one role model, as often as needed. Set aside a few minutes today to fill this prescription so you will have it handy when you need it. Think now about who your role models have been. What do they offer?
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Stories change people while statistics give them something to argue about.
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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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