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.
BERNIE SIEGELWhen 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.
More Bernie Siegel Quotes
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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.
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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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Studies of volunteers have shown there is a benefit to performing acts of love for other people.
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Unconditional love is the most powerful stimulant to the immune system.
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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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Each day becomes more meaningful, and your life is enhanced when your actions are guided by what inspires you.
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Education is about wisdom and the knowledge of how to love and survive.
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It’s not about curing the disease, but healing the life; then the physical benefits come.
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You can find examples of how little we value ourselves everywhere you look. The signs on the front of the convenience stores where Stephen lives in Florida tell the story. Beer, ice, bread and milk are the big come-ons.
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Act as if you are the person you want to be.
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Our Creator has given us five senses to help us survive threats from the external world, and a sixth sense, our healing system, to help us survive internal threats.
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Traditional doctors say I’m a mystic. I don’t deny it.
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Thoughts are chemical. They can either kill us or cure us.
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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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I will feel blessed by life and the opportunity to help others see that they are blessed, too.
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