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.
BERNIE SIEGELIt can be tempting to blame others for our loss of direction. We get lots of information about life but little education in life from parents, teachers, and other authority figures who should know better from their experience. Information is about facts.
More Bernie Siegel Quotes
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It’s not about curing the disease, but healing the life; then the physical benefits come.
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By relaxation, I don’t mean falling asleep in front of the TV set or unwinding with friends. The kind I’m talking about is a quieting of mental activity and withdrawal of body and mind from external stimulation.
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People have taught me what most doctors don’t learn, in other words, when somebody does better than expected, the doctor will tell them they’re doing very well and to keep it up.
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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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I always remember the words of George Halas, the owner of the Chicago Bears football team.
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Love is giving with no expectations…Love cures, heals, and rewards two people: the lover and the beloved.
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What if Jesus was the only normal person who ever lived?
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Remember that an act of love always benefits at least two people.
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You’ll see that love improves your vision and allows you to see more than your eye has ever seen before. But be forewarned:
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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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You can’t control the world, but when you control your thoughts, you bring order.
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If our wholeness is interrupted, then our health suffers, and we need to find a way to restore our sense of meaning. When we move in the direction of that meaning, we’re healing.
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When guilt rears its ugly head confront it, discuss it and let it go. The past is over. It is time to ask what can we do right, not what did we do wrong. Forgive yourself and move on.
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If you love people, you’ll enjoy your life. If you don’t, you won’t love anything you do.
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Open your mind to all possibilities and believe!
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