31 Quotes & Sayings By Barbara De Angelis

Barbara De Angelis, an award-winning author of romance novels who has written over fifty bestselling books, holds a Ph.D. in American studies from Columbia University. Dr. De Angelis is also an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the City University of New York Read more

Her books have been published in more than twenty-five languages and have sold more than fifteen million copies worldwide. She lives with her husband and two sons in New York City.

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Man equate their self-esteem with accomplishment Barbara De Angelis
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If you look around you at the physical universe, you will see that it's nature is growth. Everything from the cells in your body to the planets orbiting the sun are constantly growing, constantly changing, constantly evolving. Nothing stays still. Nothing remains the same. So think about it - why would your life be the exception? Why would you be the only thing that exists in all of creation whose purpose isn't to grow? . Barbara De Angelis
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There is nothing wrong with you... Life isn't supposed to be easy... It is designed to be challenging so that you will grow into a more conscious, loving human being. Barbara De Angelis
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Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe. Barbara De Angelis
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Love is a choice you make from moment to moment. Barbara De Angelis
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Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver. Barbara De Angelis
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The more connections you and your lover make, not just between your bodies, but between your minds, your hearts, and your souls, the more you will strengthen the fabric of your relationship, and the more real moments you will experience together. Barbara De Angelis
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You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. Barbara De Angelis
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In order to experience everyday spirituality we need to remember that we are spiritual beings spending some time in a human body. Barbara De Angelis
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Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible-it cannot be seen or measured yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment and offer you more joy than any material possession could. Barbara De Angelis
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If you aren't good at loving yourself you will have a difficult time loving anyone since you'll resent the time and energy you give another person that you aren't even giving to yourself. Barbara De Angelis
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What allows us as human beings to psychologically survive life on earth with all of its pain drama and challenges is a sense of purpose and meaning. Barbara De Angelis
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When you make a commitment to a relationship you invest your attention and energy in it more profoundly because you now experience ownership of that relationship. Barbara De Angelis
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No matter what age you are or what your circumstances might be you are special and you still have something unique to offer. Your life because of who you are has meaning. Barbara De Angelis
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We need to find the courage to say no to the things and people that are not serving us if we want to rediscover ourselves and live our lives with authenticity. Barbara De Angelis
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No one is in control of your happiness but you therefore you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change. Barbara De Angelis
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Only when your consciousness is totally focused on the moment you are in can you receive whatever gift esson or delight that moment has to Barbara De Angelis
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Marriage is not a noun it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day. Barbara De Angelis
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Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible - it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could. Barbara De Angelis
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Love's greatest gift is its ability to make everything it touches sacred. Barbara De Angelis
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No matter what age you are, or what your circumstances might be, you are special, and you still have something unique to offer. Your life, because of who you are, has meaning. Barbara De Angelis
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No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change. Barbara De Angelis
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Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away. Barbara De Angelis
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When you make a commitment to a relationship, you invest your attention and energy in it more profoundly because you now experience ownership of that relationship. Barbara De Angelis
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In order to experience everyday spirituality, we need to remember that we are spiritual beings spending some time in a human body. Barbara De Angelis
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Difficult times always create opportunities for you to experience more love in your life. Barbara De Angelis
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We don't develop courage by being happy every day. We develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. Barbara De Angelis
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The real act of marriage takes place in the heart, not in the ballroom or church or synagogue. It's a choice you make - not just on your wedding day, but over and over again - and that choice is reflected in the way you treat your husband or wife. Barbara De Angelis
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You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back. Barbara De Angelis
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The more anger towards the past you carry in your heart, the less capable you are of loving in the present. Barbara De Angelis