The fundamental problem most patients have is an inability to love themselves, having been unloved by others during some crucial part of their lives.
BERNIE SIEGELConsciousness is non-local and does not depend on words to communicate.
More Bernie Siegel Quotes
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At that time, they grow up, stop feeling loved, become depressed and start thinking-and what they are thinking about worries 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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It takes more distress and poison to kill someone who has peace of mind and loves life.
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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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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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To paraphrase something the anthropologist Ashley Montagu once said, the way I change my life is to act as if I’m the person I want to be. This is, to me, the simplest, wisest advice you can give anyone.
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It’s not about curing the disease, but healing the life; then the physical benefits come.
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Doctors are busy playing God when so few of us have the qualifications. And besides, the job is taken.
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You can’t control the world, but when you control your thoughts, you bring order.
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Anything that offers hope has the potential to heal.
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The doctor that acts out of love doesn’t burn out. He or she may get tired physically, but not emotionally.
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Who else do you admire, and exactly what do you admire about them? Have your roster of role models ready and waiting to help you the next time you are perplexed.
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I performed wound care or minor surgery, I would always apologize for any pain I was causing the animal and they would lick my hand and not bite me out of anger due to the pain. They are also far more forgiving than people are of human beings and other animals.
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The #1 problem most patients face is the inability to love themselves
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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.
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