I believe the reason we sleep is not just to allow our body to rest but that it is to allow this inner wisdom to speak to us through symbols. This includes the body or somatic problems as well as psychological ones. Dreams and drawings are useful in diagnosing physical conditions.

As doctors, we are not trained to communicate and understand the power of our words as they relate to a patient's ability and desire to survive.

For me, consciousness is non-local, not limited to the body, and can exist independent of it.

Bernie Siegel Quotes