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Bernie Siegel is an American writer known for his works on life philosophy and health psychology. His books emphasize the importance of a positive attitude towards life and self-actualization.

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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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“Most of us never stop to consider our blessings; rather, we spend the day only thinking about our problems. But since you have to be alive to have problems, be grateful for the opportunity to have them.”

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Book:365 Prescriptions for the Soul: Daily Messages of Inspiration, Hope, and Love

Source: 365 Prescriptions for the Soul: Daily Messages of Inspiration, Hope, and Love

“Animal intuitives can diagnose an animal's physical health problems by listening to the animals.”

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“I had patients who didn't die because they had too many pets to try to find homes for. It's why women live longer than men with the same health problems.”

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“The #1 problem most patients face is the inability to love themselves”

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“I grew up caring about people and I would say again, that's what made me who I am. I became a doctor for what I like to call "healthy reasons." Not because I'm fascinated by the human body or want to understand death, but I like people and I want to help them. That also became my problem, because I couldn't help everyone, I couldn't fix everyone.”

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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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Book:Love, Medicine and Miracles: Lessons Learned about Self-Healing from a Surgeon's Experience with Exceptional Patients

Source: Love, Medicine and Miracles: Lessons Learned about Self-Healing from a Surgeon's Experience with Exceptional Patients

“Love and peace of mind do protect us. They allow us to overcome the problems that life hands us. They teach us to survive... to live now... to have the courage to confront each day.”

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Book:Peace, Love And Healing

Source: Peace, Love And Healing

“Several of our children have married outside my faith. Would I prefer they marry within their religion? Yes, because I know that marrying outside the family faith will very likely bring them more problems-but not from me. My job is to accept them and love them, not to criticize them and make their lives more difficult.”

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“Do not go looking for problems to feed your soul. Just let life be your teacher. It will nourish you with its inevitable difficulties. How will you know whether you are letting life teach you and nourish you? If your physical senses become more sensitive to the beauty you see, the words of love you hear, and the life you feel touching your body and soul, then you know you have discovered the great value of misfortune.”

Source: Prescriptions For Living: Inspirational Lessons for a Joyful, Loving Life