Top 160 Todd Perelmuter Quotes (2026 Update)
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51. “The present moment is so much more rich, dynamic, and has so much more depth than anything we can think about, any thought about our future, or some memory from the past. The difference is like seeing in 3D versus 2D.”

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52. “Life is really quite simple: love. The more we complicate this, the further we get from the truth.”

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53. “When you remove all these layers of programming that society has created for us – your thoughts, your emotions, your beliefs – what you are left with is your true nature, your true identity which is your infinite eternal consciousness, your awareness, pure consciousness.”

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54. “The words “aloneness” and “loneliness” are very similar but in meaning, they are miles apart. Loneliness is suffering from being alone. Aloneness contains the word oneness in it and it really is all about recognizing the interconnectedness of all things, sensing the oneness but not feeling lonely. There’s no negativity, no suffering, just oneness with everyone and everything.”

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55. “Spirituality to me is about becoming your own therapist. It’s about inner joy and peace so we can be our best version of ourselves. It’s about realizing that everything is connected, that everything has meaning because we give it meaning, awakening from this rollercoaster of life, step off and just marvel at the beauty of it all.”

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56. “Life is all about enjoying the good times while they’re here and knowing they won’t last. And when the bad times come, we know they won’t last either.”

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57. “Our senses are the doorway to the present moment and the more we expand our awareness in every moment, the less we’re lost in our thoughts, and the more we’re fully living and getting the most out of our lives.”

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58. “Believing you have chronic pain or illness can cause it to be so. So too, believing you are healing can cure you.”

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59. “Welcome the unknown, accept uncertainty and try not to respond with doubt and worry. Trust that each moment will happen as it will and in the end everything will work out. Just allow this moment to be.”

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60. “All the knowledge and wisdom of the universe is in each and every one of us. You don’t have to read any book or belong to any religion. This is universal and available to every way of living. Just close your eyes, quiet the mind and listen.”

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61. “Death is not a part of life. Life is a part of death.”

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62. “Fear is a pattern that we develop over years and that impacts everything we do in a negative way. It can lead to paralysis in choosing big decisions or avoiding situations that can help us grow. So face your fear, go through it and transform it into your strength.”

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63. “Without struggles, there would be no striving to be better, to overcome, to acquire the skills and strength to evolve as people. These are struggles that make us beautiful. Without difficulty, without suffering, no one would be on the path to self-actualization.”

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64. “We all have these self-constructed personalities and we believe that our likes and dislikes make up a strong part of our personality and who we are. But, we can choose our own likes and dislikes. They don’t have to just be automatic unconscious reactions.”

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65. “Spirituality is about being fully present, fully alive, fully alert, fully at peace and in that state of true awe and wonder.”

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66. “Solitude is a gift in itself, it is our blank canvas to paint our lives. It is a beautiful sacred time, full of infinite possibilities – only limited by your imagination.”

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67. “Every little moment of peace that we feel by being present is like a rock in the ocean that leaves ripples going in all directions because these little moments are so precious and so profound that the more we can feel them in our lives, the better.”

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68. “When we’re disconnected from our spirit and our spirituality, all we see is the physicality of the material world. That’s just the superficial stuff, the least important stuff there is. The more you can really go deep and really feel yourself from the inside and experience other people on a much deeper level too, the less the little ups and downs of this very shallow surface world will matter.”

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69. “No matter the question, love and compassion is the answer.”

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70. “It’s so common to fear the unknown and fear what we don’t understand, but that’s one of the most important things we can come to accept because it’s the only truth there is. When you have full trust and faith in the universe, there’s nothing to fear.”

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71. “Whenever you have a negative thought or a complaint or feeling, all you have to do is just notice it. Don’t say, “I don’t like this thing.” Say to yourself, “This mind is resisting this thing.” Because that is a truer statement and that’s how we can use the situation as an opportunity to grow in mindfulness. Instantly you will become aware of unconscious thought patterns as you become the witness to the thoughts and not the thinker of your thoughts.”

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72. “Start observing without labeling and being fully present in the here and now because in the here and now problems don’t exist. There may be situations that require our attention, but they in their very nature are not problematic.”

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73. “When you can just step back and see the big picture and know that good things will come, good things will go, bad things will come, bad things will go... then your happiness doesn’t rely on any kind of external situation. That’s the key to lasting happiness.”

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74. “When you have fear of rejection or fear of failure, then it’s really important to turn inward, and spend some time really looking at your fears and analyzing them. They can be coming from a place of fear – a fear of trying new things or a fear of stillness or a fear of being alone with your thoughts or fear of unknown experiences.”

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75. “When we become unconscious of what we’re doing, we switch to autopilot, stop being fully present, and become completely unaware of the subtleties and the nuances that make each moment different. Even though everything is new, vibrant, exciting and different, we create this mental projection that it’s the same, that it’s boring. And this makes us feel stuck in life.”

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76. “It’s always now and that’s all it will ever be.”

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77. “Nobody is perfect, no one has a perfect life. We’re all doing our best to live our best lives, and in this process we all make mistakes. So, there’s no reason to be harder on ourselves than we would be on anyone else just because we identify with the life we think we possess rather than the life that we actually are.”

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78. “Everything we do can be a meditative practice if we use it as an opportunity to practice being present in the moment. Walking can be a meditation. Eating can be a meditation. Each is a profound experience that can become even more profound when we’re fully present when we feel every step, and taste every flavor.”

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79. “When you always treat everyone with love and compassion, there’s no reason to worry what others think about you. There’s no reason to doubt or second guess yourself. There’s no reason to ever feel regret or shame. You don’t have to give your time and attention to people who don’t appreciate you, but no matter what circumstance you find yourself in, you can always feel confident and at peace knowing you treated others with kindness and grace.”

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80. “Fear is an insidious little monster. It’s a train of thoughts that doesn’t announce itself as fear. It pretends to be rational and cautious, but in excess, it’s a cancer that diminishes our life’s potential. It won’t scream “I’m fear,” but it will weigh on your shoulders as doubt, insecurity, excess consumption, stress and dis-ease. So, instead of running away from fear, let’s turn, look and face fear so that we can recognize it for what it is and let it go.”

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81. “Things only look chaotic up close. If you take a step back, you’ll see everything is in perfect balance just as it should be.”

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82. “We can choose our beliefs. We can choose to believe in ourselves. We can choose to believe in any higher power or powers we want. We can choose to believe it will all work out. We just have to believe that we can believe.”

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83. “Once you become aware of all the tactics your mind is using to sabotage your peace and happiness, you can use your conscious mind to reframe your opinions, create new more positive beliefs, and create a new you.”

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84. “At a certain point a realization comes that it’s not your life. You can’t possess something you are. You don’t have a life. You are life.”

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85. “We are all the same eternal constant pure consciousness. We are all the same life-force electricity that gives us all life. Treat everyone with love because they are you underneath these bodies and temporary thought forms.”

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86. “One thing we can do is use meditation for pushing our limits, for achieving that very difficult thing of getting down on that meditation pillow, and we can use it to build up our inner strength in a safe, peaceful and supportive way.”

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87. “Death in itself is a beautiful process. It’s like being born.”

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88. “As soon as you notice you’re anxious, bring your mind to your thoughts without judgment or labeling. Just observe what your mind is thinking about because it’s almost always unconscious thinking that is taking place, and the best thing we can do is to turn that unconscious thinking into conscious thinking.”

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89. “There’s so much we miss because we’re not fully present. And it may seem mundane, but this is how we add a richness to our lives – by becoming aware of everything around us. There is a rich tapestry of experience always happening around us that we’re mostly unaware of.”

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90. “Anything real is more profound than an imagined version of it, so the more we get out of our heads and the more we get into the present moment, and the richer our lives become.”

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91. “The start of acceptance is really the start of looking closely at what we don’t want to see, what we don’t like, and have a hard time accepting; because that’s the part that needs to be accepted. So look in those dark corners and shine there so brightly with love and self-love until there are no more dark corners left.”

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92. “Never forget that you are a miracle.”

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93. “When you don’t put the weight of the past on to the present moment, then every moment can feel brand new and incredible.”

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94. “The key to self-worth isn’t in getting to be the most attractive person or have the most followers on social media. Striving for some idealized version of oneself based on today’s fleeting trends can itself create insecurity and feelings of worthlessness. Social media only makes the problem worse with its filters and endless content. The key to self-worth is inner strength and inner peace.”

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95. “There are many paths to enlightenment. Some of them are service, charity, selfless acts to others, worship and devotion, some are wisdom and understanding, and for some people it’s meditation. Very few people stick to just one path, most people follow a combination of these paths. Everybody’s different and we have to listen to our minds, our hearts, and our guts.”

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96. “We get attached to certain people and forms and things and situations. But the truth is, things will always change and by understanding that on a deep level we won’t be surprised when it happens to us. We can more easily face loss and surf the now.”

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97. “Being present means paying more attention to what you’re seeing, noticing how the light changes in the way it reflects off objects throughout the day, notice the way every little thing feels in your fingertips.”

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98. “Oftentimes it is the people who suffered the most who have the quickest and easiest path to enlightenment and self-actualization. This is because they’ve been through so much. They are survivors. They are fighters and if that is you, we need your lessons. We need your example, so share it with the world. You are the light that will lead the way out for so many people.”

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99. “Life is suffering. But it doesn’t have to be.”

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100. “Do not despair over your struggles, for you are blessed with the strength to lift others up.”

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