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.
Bernie SiegelI 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.
Bernie SiegelWe destroy ourselves when we stop feeling. If you bury your feelings within you, you become a graveyard.
Bernie SiegelIt is the experience of living that is important, not searching for meaning. We bring meaning by how we love the world.
Bernie SiegelI've learned to ask people, "You're doing very well so what are you doing? Let me tell other people." So what's made me who I am, my experience.
Bernie Siegel