14 Quotes & Sayings By Sheila M Burke

Sheila M. Burke is an author whose writing has been featured in several publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Her first book, The Last Word: The Life of Eileen Collins, was released by Simon & Schuster in 2011. She lives with her family in Maryland.

The expensive car you bought doesn’t matter, but the way...
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The expensive car you bought doesn’t matter, but the way you treated the salesman did. Sheila M. Burke
Dwelling on the past is like dragging a boat over...
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Dwelling on the past is like dragging a boat over dry land. Sheila M. Burke
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Taoism is simply the complete acceptance of yourself as you are right in this moment. It's about rolling with the changes, whether they are perceived as good or bad. Tao reminds us to live life through good actions (important for past karma and karma you are presently creating); through practicing things that engage our mind, body, and spirit. Sheila M. Burke
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You have the power to change the happiness level in someone’s life and in the process you change your mind-set and the level of your own happiness. Practicing kindness and compassion will change your life, your environment, your outlook on your future, and how you view what has happened in your past. Sheila M. Burke
When the ego is in the driver’s seat, we judge....
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When the ego is in the driver’s seat, we judge. When our spirit, our authentic self, is in control, we practice listening (without judging), compassion, and love Sheila M. Burke
It’s about letting yourself feel, but not wallow; it’s about...
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It’s about letting yourself feel, but not wallow; it’s about leaning into love, not fear, as the preferred force in your life. Sheila M. Burke
When you change the way you feel, it changes the...
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When you change the way you feel, it changes the way you think. When you change the way you think, you change the way you deal with everything in life. Sheila M. Burke
Everything is in the root. If you pick the weed...
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Everything is in the root. If you pick the weed without getting the root out of the soil, be assured, it is going to grow back. Sheila M. Burke
Sometimes you’re going to shine like the sun; sometimes you’re...
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Sometimes you’re going to shine like the sun; sometimes you’re going to crumble to pieces. Either way, it’s okay. Sheila M. Burke
You know that you won’t remain Centered all the time,...
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You know that you won’t remain Centered all the time, and it is a normal part of human life to drift left or right of Center sometimes. Sheila M. Burke
Sometimes the way to personal freedom seems scary - Take...
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Sometimes the way to personal freedom seems scary - Take the first step to begin the release of doubt and fear. Each new step builds confidence. Breathe. Don't look back. Sheila M. Burke
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Sometimes answers come to you in ways that only you can understand. That is why it is so important to have a clear mind to receive and understand the message. Sheila M. Burke
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Imagine all the wondrous things your arms might embrace if they weren't wrapped so tightly around your struggles. Sheila M. Burke