It’s not about curing the disease, but healing the life; then the physical benefits come.
BERNIE SIEGELThe doctor that acts out of love doesn’t burn out. He or she may get tired physically, but not emotionally.
More Bernie Siegel Quotes
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Information doesn’t mean a thing to people without inspiration.
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It can be tempting to blame others for our loss of direction. We get lots of information about life but little education in life from parents, teachers, and other authority figures who should know better from their experience. Information is about facts.
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Consciousness is non-local and does not depend on words to communicate.
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It is astounding how much the immune system is strengthened by reducing daily mental stress levels with either visualization or meditation.
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Embrace each challenge in your life as an opportunity for self-transformation.
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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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For me, a lovely day is any day I wake up.
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You too are a work of art.
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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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Traditional doctors say I’m a mystic. I don’t deny it.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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