Bernie Siegel Quotes - Page 2

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• Bobby and I were married in 1954 and by now we know that anger does not mean "I don't love you" or "I want a divorce." It means, "I am wounded and in need of love, and I feel safe telling you about it because you are my family." Sometimes our behavior with each other is no different from the cry of an unattended baby.

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  Baby, Anger, Love You

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• Hoping means seeing that the outcome you want is possible and then working for it.

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  Hope, Mean, Want

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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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  Happiness, Dream, Want

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• Anything that offers hope has the potential to heal.

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  Heal, Offers

  Bernie Siegel (2016). “Peace, Love And Healing”, p.22, Random House

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• Life is full of painful events, and people who have lost their way and hurt others. Our pain is not lessened when we respond with hatred. In fact, the opposite occurs: When we hate people who hurt us, we come to resemble what we hate, or worse, and then we suffer all the more. What is evil is our response. We have choices, and love is the most powerful eliminator of all.

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  Hurt, Powerful, Pain

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• What if Jesus was the only normal person who ever lived?

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  Jesus, What If, Normal

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• Live by your experience and do not let limited beliefs alter your life experience.

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  Belief, Life Experience, Live By

  Source: borderlessnewsandviews.com

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• I see people who die a few minutes after a doctor tells them there is no hope of a cure. They give up and go. Others get angry and find joy in proving the doctor wrong. Something within them is challenged and hopeful. Hope is the divine motivator.

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  Giving Up, Doctors, People

  Dr. Bernie Siegel (2009). “365 Prescriptions for the Soul: Daily Messages of Inspiration, Hope, and Love”, p.28, New World Library

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• No matter what the statistics say there is always a way.

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  Statistics, Matter, Way

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• Studies of volunteers have shown there is a benefit to performing acts of love for other people. 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. Remember that an act of love always benefits at least two people.

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  Happy Life, Two, Long

  Bernie Siegel (2013). “Prescriptions For Living: Inspirational Lessons for a Joyful, Loving Life”, p.108, Random House

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• Refusal to hope is nothing more than a decision to die.

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  Hope, Decision, Refusal

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• Every day is my best day...I'm not going to have this moment again.

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  Positive, Moments

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• There is no such thing as an incurable disease, only incurable people.

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  People, Disease, Incurable Disease

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• The fundamental problem most patients have is an inability to love themselves, having been unloved by others during some crucial part of their lives.

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  Love, Acceptance, Inability

  Bernie S. Siegel (2011). “Love, Medicine and Miracles: Lessons Learned about Self-Healing from a Surgeon's Experience with Exceptional Patients”, p.4, Harper Collins

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• What I try to get physically healthy people to understand is that they're going to die someday. There is no way out. And dying isn't failure, but not living is, so make use of your time. Don't keeping waiting.

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  People, Waiting, Healthy

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• When you embrace the mystery and open yourself to it, a new life is created, resistant to the old problems. You will notice at times that the new life isn't what you asked for. But asking for specific items or for particular events to occur isn't how I define prayer. I cannot guarantee that the orders you place with God will always be filled. Prayer is not a test of God, but a call for help to find your inner strength and talent.

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  Prayer, Order, Guarantees That

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• I love how Mother Theresa said she wouldn't attend an anti-war rally but if there was a peace rally to call her. So I realized it's not about waging a war against everybody's disease and diagnosis but rather about helping them live.

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  Mother, War, Disease

  Source: theindiespiritualist.com

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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. You'll see that love improves your vision and allows you to see more than your eye has ever seen before. But be forewarned: Those who look on the world with love will need a handkerchief, not to use as a blindfold, but to blow their nose and dry their tears.

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  Love, Beautiful, Eye

  Bernie Siegel (2013). “Prescriptions For Living: Inspirational Lessons for a Joyful, Loving Life”, p.58, Random House

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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. When you wake up and act like a loving person, you realize not only that you are altered, but that the people around you are also transformed, because everybody is changed by the reception of this love.

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  Love You, People, Giving

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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. I learned to say, "You didn't die when you were supposed to so what's going on?", and they always had a story to tell me.

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  Doctors, People, Doe

  Source: theindiespiritualist.com

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• Remember this: Now is the only time you have. When God created the universe, it was now. You can't say to creation and energy, "I'll do it later, not now." Later doesn't exist. Creation doesn't know anything but now. 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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  Energy, Doing What You Want, Needs

  Bernie Siegel (2013). “Prescriptions For Living: Inspirational Lessons for a Joyful, Loving Life”, p.206, Random House

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• It's hard to carry a child around with you, but fortunately, in most cases, you don't have to ask a child for directions if you have a well-chosen role model ready to guide you. This is the next prescription: Take one role model, as often as needed. Set aside a few minutes today to fill this prescription so you will have it handy when you need it. Think now about who your role models have been. What do they offer? 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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  Children, Thinking, Role Models

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• What thoughts are so important that it is worth holding on to them even when they make you miserable? Why are you holding on? 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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  Letting Go, Feelings, Mind

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• Life is an opportunity to contribute love in your own way.

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  Love, Marriage, Opportunity

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• Act as if you are the person you want to be.

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  Want, Self Concept, Persons

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