Feelings aroused by the touch of someones hand, the sound of music, the smell of a flower, a beautiful sunset, a work of art, love, laughter, hope and faith - all work on both the unconscious and the conscious aspects of the self, and they have physiological consequences as well.

Having pets in the house helps everyone have a reverence for life.

I am convinced that unconditional love is the most powerful known stimulant of the immune system. If I told patients to raise their blood levels of immune globulins or killer T cells, no one would know how. But if I can teach them to love themselves and others fully, the same changes happen automatically. The truth is: love heals.

You too are a work of art.

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.

Anything that offers hope has the potential to heal.

Relationships keep us alive and our lives meaningful.