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 SIEGELMiracles and angels are a part of our lives, so anticipate them and tune in through your quiet mind.
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To me, animal communication seemed an insane idea, years ago; but my experience altered my life and my beliefs.
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We have to create perfection through love
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It’s not about curing the disease, but healing the life; then the physical benefits come.
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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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Information doesn’t mean a thing to people without inspiration.
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I learned to say, “You didn’t die when you were supposed to so what’s going on?”, and they always had a story to tell me.
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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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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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No matter what the statistics say there is always a way.
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Feelings aroused by the touch of someones hand, the sound of music, the smell of a flower, a beautiful sunset, a work of art, love, laughter, hope and faith – all work on both the unconscious and the conscious aspects of the self, and they have physiological consequences as well.
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Relationships keep us alive and our lives meaningful.
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I always remember the words of George Halas, the owner of the Chicago Bears football team.
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You too are a work of art.
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When you embrace the mystery and open yourself to it, a new life is created, resistant to the old problems.
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Do things to make your day precious.
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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.
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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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I’m sure as an infant, no matter what I looked like, I felt like the most loved kid getting those massages. So I really think that was a big part of my growing and my brain developing.
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By disregarding intuition in favor of science, or science in favor of instincts, we limit ourselves.
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I love how Mother Theresa said she wouldn’t attend an anti-war rally but if there was a peace rally to call her. So I realized it’s not about waging a war against everybody’s disease and diagnosis but rather about helping them live.
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I see people who die a few minutes after a doctor tells them there is no hope of a cure. They give up and go. Others get angry and find joy in proving the doctor wrong. Something within them is challenged and hopeful. Hope is the divine motivator.
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Unconditional love is the most powerful stimulant to the immune system.
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Feel your feelings. What you bring forth will save you.
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Don’t do things to not die, do things to enjoy living. The by-product may be not dying.
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You can’t control the world, but when you control your thoughts, you bring order.
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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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