What a shame to be so afraid of failure that you stop living. My wife has a great one-liner about failure: “Never consider yourself a failure-you can always serve as a bad example.” She is right. Failure can be a better teacher than success.
BERNIE SIEGELLive by your experience and do not let limited beliefs alter your life experience.
More Bernie Siegel Quotes
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I had patients who didn’t die because they had too many pets to try to find homes for. It’s why women live longer than men with the same health problems.
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What thoughts are so important that it is worth holding on to them even when they make you miserable? Why are you holding on?
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Each day becomes more meaningful, and your life is enhanced when your actions are guided by what inspires you.
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I believe that we are here to contribute love to the planet – each of us in our own way
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Not because I’m fascinated by the human body or want to understand death, but I like people and I want to help them. That also became my problem, because I couldn’t help everyone, I couldn’t fix everyone.
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What if Jesus was the only normal person who ever lived?
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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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Anything that offers hope has the potential to heal.
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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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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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Medicine is a very tough thing. I mean, everyone is going to die. Sooner or later. That’s a tough thing to face.
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I truly feel the best doctors are ones who are criticized by nurses, patients and family. They do not make excuses and learn from their mistakes.
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I believe consciousness is non-local and a big part of what we experience with near death and past lives.
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Do not go looking for problems to feed your soul. Just let life be your teacher. It will nourish you with its inevitable difficulties.
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I would never have had if I’d been fool enough to make them do what I thought they should do.
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