Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is telling you to think of yourself as a spiritual being who has a physical body, instead of just thinking of yourself as a physical body that has a spiritual side. It's saying that your soul or spirit is the most important part of who you are, not just your physical body. Try to focus on your inner self and your purpose in life, not just on your outer appearance.
About Wayne Dyer
Wayne Dyer was an influential American self-help author and motivational speaker. He wrote the best-selling book “Your Erroneous Zones” and went on to publish over 20 more books, while also hosting popular PBS specials. Dyer’s work was inspired by thinkers like Abraham Maslow and shifted from psychological themes to spirituality over the course of his career.
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How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.
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You are important enough to ask and you are blessed enough to receive back.
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Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
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