Bernie Siegel on benefits
Bernie Siegel143 quotes“It’s not about curing the disease, but healing the life; then the physical benefits come.”
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We are here to feel, wonder and gaze in awe at the world. Instead of just teaching our children how to use things and do things, I suggest we nourish their sense of wonder.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel I heard that when I had grown up and had no idea of the whole story because the family album had pictures of a covered carriage and my mother smiling so I assumed I was asleep.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel I would never have had if I’d been fool enough to make them do what I thought they should do.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Feel your feelings. What you bring forth will save you.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Remember this: Now is the only time you have. When God created the universe, it was now. You can’t say to creation and energy, “I’ll do it later, not now.” Later doesn’t exist. Creation doesn’t know anything but now.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Having pets in the house helps everyone have a reverence for life.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel The other great tonic for the immune system is love—loving ourselves as well as others.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Whenever you get around to doing what you want to do, it will be now. The things you need to do to live a happier, more fulfilling life-the only time you can possible start doing them is now.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Most of us never stop to consider our blessings; rather, we spend the day only thinking about our problems. But since you have to be alive to have problems, be grateful for the opportunity to have them.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel I am not talking about selfishness or self-interest. When I ask, What will make you happy?, I mean, What way of loving others feels right for you? Choose a way of loving that makes you happy, and your efforts will be play rather than work.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel A surgeon is surrounded by people who are sick, discouraged, afraid, embittered, dying – but also courageous, loving, wise, compassionate and alive.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel What I try to get physically healthy people to understand is that they’re going to die someday. There is no way out. And dying isn’t failure, but not living is, so make use of your time. Don’t keeping waiting.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel An awareness of one’s mortality can lead you to wake up and live an authentic, meaningful life.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel 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.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Love is giving with no expectations…Love cures, heals, and rewards two people: the lover and the beloved.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel One’s attitude towards oneself is the single most important factor in healing and staying well.
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We were dirt poor but we had each other. We didn’t need much to have a lot.
Brad NeatonBrad Neaton Always show kindness and love to others. Your words might be filling the empty places in someone else heart.
Alexander KandovAlexander Kandov One quick sip of your memory I let it slip, and I go on without you.
Emma SchippersEmma Schippers If the scars on my heart were visible to the naked eye, maybe you’d think twice about inflicting more.
Laura Natoli-KearneyLaura Natoli-Kearney I am getting better at forgetting you. I am slowly but steadily learning the art of forgetting you.
Juana GarciaJuana Garcia Paper and pen petrify me, for they pierce right through me, drawing deep blue blood, leaving me utterly cold.
Shreya JoshiShreya Joshi Spend time with people who get excited over even the smallest victories you earn.
Sonia SabnisSonia Sabnis I wonder if you were the poison or the antidote.
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If, in 2008, I could have not been in equities, I wouldn’t have been in equities. If I could have not bet on the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, I wouldn’t have bet on the Seahawks. Life and statesmanship are not lived with the benefit of hindsight.
Bret StephensBret Stephens Every person whose heart is moved by love and compassion, who deeply and sincerely acts for the benefit of others without concern for fame, profit, social position, or recognition expresses the activity of Chenrezig.
Bokar RinpocheBokar Rinpoche Benefits are acceptable, while the receiver thinks he may return them; but once exceeding that, hatred is given instead of thanks.
Bill VaughanBill Vaughan Just by being happier, everyone benefits because your happiness is contagious.
Miguel Angel RuizMiguel Angel Ruiz The Voice of Reason is in us all…and everyone can recognize it because it makes sense and everyone benefits from it equally.
Bill HicksBill Hicks To many managers, getting rid of the arrogant, undisciplined, over-paid, technology-obsessed, improperly-dressed etc. programmers would appear to be a significant added benefit
Bjarne StroustrupBjarne Stroustrup Remember that an act of love always benefits at least two people.
Bernie SiegelBernie Siegel Everything seems to be designed for the benefit of the automobile and not the benefit of the human being.
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