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 SIEGELNo matter what the statistics say there is always a way.
More Bernie Siegel Quotes
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If God came in and said, I want you to be happy for the rest of your life, what would you do?
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Getting well is not the only goal. Even more important is learning to live without fear, to be at peace with life and ultimately death.
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Education is about wisdom and the knowledge of how to love and survive.
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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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Having pets in the house helps everyone have a reverence for life.
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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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If you are used to fending entirely for yourself, then when a catastrophe occurs you will expend a lot of energy looking for help at a time when you need your energy looking for help at a time when you need your energy for creative work.
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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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You are in charge of your thoughts and feelings. If you are willing to search for the reason that you can’t let go of disturbing thoughts, you can learn about yourself and restore your own peace of mind.
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We destroy ourselves when we stop feeling. If you bury your feelings within you, you become a graveyard.
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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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The #1 problem most patients face is the inability to love themselves
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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.
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Do not be afraid to love. Remember dear old Don Quixote, viewing the world with love. He saw many beautiful things no one else saw. Try being dear Don Quixote for a day.
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If you talk to your body, it will listen.
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