Gabrielle Bernstein Quotes

"The way we experience the world around us is a direct reflection of the world within us."

"Fear is often our immediate response to uncertainty. There's nothing wrong with experiencing fear. They key is not to get stuck in it."

"One of the biggest ways we don't support ourselves is by not asking for support. Asking can take courage, but the reward is immense."

"Our bodies hold so much tension and resentment and sadness, so if we don't move it out of the body, we stay stuck in those negative patterns."

"When you choose to perceive love over fear, life begins to flow. You feel peaceful and you see love in all situations. Your hang-ups subside and your life feels guided."

"Own your joy so that you can be happier and bring more energy to the world. That ripple effect works on a quantum level. It brings about changes in the world."

"When your primary function is to be happy, then whatever comes to you is irrelevant. Happiness is your true manifestation."

"I think the root of minor problems is separation from a belief system of interconnectedness and compassion and oneness, so when we multiply that over and over again, it turns into lies and chaos and terrorism."

"I believe I am connecting to angels and spirit guides and ancestors. All of that is falling under the category of God and the energy presence of God, and that is what I can tap into when I tune in and slow down."

"You can write a thousand lists and make a million vision boards, but if you don't clearly feel what you want to experience, it will never truly manifest into form."

"If you try to force yourself into change, then change will never stick."

"I begin each day with prayer and meditation. Throughout the day, I use affirmations and positive intentions to move through blocks, and each evening, I close the day with self-reflection and an inventory of my growth throughout the day."

"I think religion is a gateway for spiritual awakening."

"I got started on my spiritual path when I was a kid. My mom taught me how to meditate and brought me to ashrams and spiritual circles."

"The practice of being on a spiritual path isn't about being the best meditator or the kindest possible person or the most enlightened. The practice is about surrendering to love as often as possible."

"I started my entrepreneurial journey right out of college. At the age of 21, I incorporated my first business: a PR firm based in New York City."

"I believe that my work has been well-received because it is authentic. All people really want are authenticity and truth."

"Happiness isn't for dabblers."

"The word 'guru' is very loaded, so I would never refer to myself that way. I see myself as a teacher."

"I'm gluten-free, dairy-free, and I try to keep a low-sugar diet, although from time to time, I'll have a bite of cake - you know, I'm human."

"I'm not a fanatic about my diet. I just believe the more aware you become of your spiritual being, the more you want to respect your physical being. It's a spiritual diet: You love yourself too much to eat crap!"

"Spirituality isn't a luxury. It's a must."

"One of the most meditative times of my day is when I'm cooking."

"I was always very theatrical. I went to theater school in a conservatory program."

"The biggest thing I've learned is that it's not about me. All of the things that I do have to be about bringing service to the world and helping people shift their perception."

"With all of the media and all of the pressures of the times, we have to have a spiritual foundation in order to survive. It's truly what I believe."

"My well-being and my happiness is much more important to me than how much I can achieve."

"Since 2005, I have been on a steadfast journey inward as a self-proclaimed Spirit Junkie. And I've never looked back."

"We are always manifesting. Each thought we have creates an energy flow within and around our physical being. This energy attracts its likeness. So if you're thinking, 'I suck,' then your energy kinda, well, sucks - and you attract sucky experiences."

"Each thought you have informs your energy, and your energy manifests into your experiences. Your thoughts and energy create your reality."