I’ve learned that fear is simply an illusion based on past experiences that we project into the present and onto the future.
GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN
GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN
Gabrielle Bernstein on fear
Gabrielle Bernstein86 quotes“I’ve learned that fear is simply an illusion based on past experiences that we project into the present and onto the future.”
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Gabrielle BernsteinGabrielle Bernstein The truth is that fear cannot coexist with love. Therefore, we must learn how to dissolve all boundaries with love by taking responsibility for our own energy. In doing so, we’ll raise the energy around us.
Gabrielle BernsteinGabrielle Bernstein Each day when you wake up, say: “What miracles would you have me perform today?” Then listen.
Gabrielle BernsteinGabrielle Bernstein If you stay in that new flow of positive behavior, it’s hard to revert back to old patterns. But if you do fall off, just forgive yourself, recover quickly, and get right back on.
Gabrielle BernsteinGabrielle Bernstein You can’t make people be or do what you want. All you can do is be unapologetic about what you want and let others show up however they can.
Gabrielle BernsteinGabrielle Bernstein At some point all lies are brought to the surface and truth comes forth no matter how hard we try to hide it.
Gabrielle BernsteinGabrielle Bernstein The people who inspire me most are those who are willing to see the world from a loving perspective. People who perceive obstacles as opportunities and problems as spiritual assignments. People who choose love.
Gabrielle BernsteinGabrielle Bernstein Trust me when I say: Your commitment to love is crucial in the awakening of the world.
Gabrielle BernsteinGabrielle Bernstein Allow your passion to become your purpose, and it will one day become your profession.
Gabrielle BernsteinGabrielle Bernstein Letting go of control, that’s actually when you’re safe.
Gabrielle BernsteinGabrielle Bernstein My definition of God is the ever-present essence of love.
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Kazuo IshiguroKazuo Ishiguro Mercy did not exist in the primordial life. It was misunderstood for fear, and such misunderstandings made for death.
Jack LondonJack London An individual who is afraid to go outdoors for fear of being hit by a meteorite is generally regarded as neurotic.
Robert HookeRobert Hooke A little knowledge is a dangerous thing – it only hastens fools to rush in where angels fear to tread.
Samuel JohnsonSamuel Johnson Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will eventually destroy the hater.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver He struggled with himself, too. I saw it — I heard it. I saw the inconceivable mystery of a soul that knew no restraint, no faith, and no fear, yet struggling blindly with itself.
Joseph ConradJoseph Conrad Hate is an automatic response to fear, for fear humiliates.
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