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Summary: "Blessed by divorce."
Review: "A Spiritual Divorce is one in which we use our divorce to improve our lives and our experience becomes one of gain rather than loss," Debbie Ford writes in the opening pages of her 209-page guide to an extraordinary life after divorce. "A Spiritual Divorce brings us back into the presence of our highest self and heals the split between our ego and our soul" (p. 5). After studying Transpersonal Psychology at JFK University (p. 29), Ford became a healing workshop facilitator at the Chopra Center for Well Being. She writes from experience, and she knows the pain of divorce.The "divorce drama" leaves many of us feeling diminished and bereft. I've learned from my own experience there is no set timetable for recovery from divorce. After my divorce, while others advised me to "get mad and get over," my heart told me to embrace my loss and integrate it along with the pain into my new life. This is also the premise of Ford's book which, after several readings, has helped me move beyond a very painful place in my life. She encourages us to step into the storm of of our turbulent emotions, for "we can't heal what we can't feel" (p. 80). The painful experience of divorce represents "a sacred and significant time" in our lives that provides us with an opportunity to know our deepest selves (p. 80). In that respect, divorce is like a gift from the universe. After an insightful Foreward by Neale Donald Walsh, Ford's book follows "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Divorce:" Acceptance (pp. 11-38); Surrender (pp. 39-56); Divine Guidance (pp. 57-74); Responsibility (pp. 75-126); Choice (pp. 127-66); Forgiveness (pp. 167-86); and Creation (pp. 187-210), showing us along the way, that the breakdown of one's marriage is for the highest good (p. 9), that suffering is really nothing more than the difference between what is and what we want it to be (p. 49), and that we have a choice in how we interpret our experiences (pp. 136-47). Ford encourages us to think of divorce as an enlightening experience, a spiritual wake-up call, and an opportunity for renewal rather than ruin. For anyone hoping to recover from a failed relationship, SPIRITUAL DIVORCE is a step in the right direction. And for anyone who has made the painful journey through a failed marriage, reading Ford's SPIRITUAL DIVORCE might just leave you wanting to send your ex-spouse a thank-you card. G. Merritt
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Summary: "Blessed by divorce."
Review: "A Spiritual Divorce is one in which we use our divorce to improve our lives and our experience becomes one of gain rather than loss," Debbie Ford writes in the opening pages of her 209-page guide to an extraordinary life after divorce. "A Spiritual Divorce brings us back into the presence of our highest self and heals the split between our ego and our soul" (p. 5). After studying Transpersonal Psychology at JFK University (p. 29), Ford became a healing workshop facilitator at the Chopra Center for Well Being. She writes from experience, and she knows the pain of divorce. The "divorce drama" leaves many of us feeling diminished and bereft. I've learned from my own experience there is no set timetable for recovery from divorce. After my divorce, while others advised me to "get mad and get over," my heart told me to embrace my loss and integrate it along with the pain into my new life. This is also the premise of Ford's book which, after several readings, has helped me move beyond a very painful place in my life. She encourages us to step into the storm of of our turbulent emotions, for "we can't heal what we can't feel" (p. 80). The painful experience of divorce represents "a sacred and significant time" in our lives that provides us with an opportunity to know our deepest selves (p. 80). In that respect, divorce is like a gift from the universe. After an insightful Foreward by Neale Donald Walsh, Ford's book follows "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Divorce:" Acceptance (pp. 11-38); Surrender (pp. 39-56); Divine Guidance (pp. 57-74); Responsibility (pp. 75-126); Choice (pp. 127-66); Forgiveness (pp. 167-86); and Creation (pp. 187-210), showing us along the way, that the breakdown of one's marriage is for the highest good (p. 9), that suffering is really nothing more than the difference between what is and what we want it to be (p. 49), and that we have a choice in how we interpret our experiences (pp. 136-47). Ford encourages us to think of divorce as an enlightening experience, a spiritual wake-up call, and an opportunity for renewal rather than ruin. For anyone hoping to recover from a failed relationship, SPIRITUAL DIVORCE is a step in the right direction. And for anyone who has made the painful journey through a failed marriage, reading Ford's SPIRITUAL DIVORCE might just leave you wanting to send your ex-spouse a thank-you card. G. Merritt
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Summary: a tremendously effective book!
Review: After getting divorced, I was aimlessly wandering through the day so uncertain of everything. I then learned of this book from the Oprah Show. After reading it, I was a completely different person with a new attitude. Debbie Ford has done a great job in writing this from her own experience. It helps you to rethink the divorce process and how you think of your ex as well as yourself. It is uplifting and brings perspective to this troubling time in someone's life. If anyone out there is looking for a good book to assist you in your thoughts of divorce-this is the book for you!!!!! I have read it several times and it always has a positive impact on meeach time I read it.
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Summary: Read it Over and Over
Review: As a guy who was going through a painful divorce, this book was a Godsend. Although portions of it might be described as "psycho-babble", for the most part it is nothing other than gold. The chapters on "Acceptance" and "Surrendering" changed my healing process dramatically and forever changed my perspective on life. In the darkest times of the divorce, I found myself going back to the book time and time again.
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Summary: Spiritual Divorce Rings True
Review: Debbie Ford has her finger on the pulse. In Spiritual Divorce she illumines a path that can lead you to the light. There is no more need to suffer, ever again.
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Summary: Not for Divorcees Only -- A Book that Will Transform All
Review: Don't believe it. This isn't just for divorcees. This book is for anyone who has fallen in love and then felt deeply betrayed -- whether by a parent, a spouse, a lover, a sibling or friend. Ms. Ford understands the pain and helps you transform bitterness and hurt into spiritual liberation and strength. Spiritual Divorce is one of the BEST books on forgiveness I have read, along with Gerald Jampolsky's Forgiveness book and the Prathers' book, Letting Go. It will change your life. Thank you, Ms. Ford!
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Summary: A must read if you are getting a divorce or getting married
Review: I asked how you spiritually go through a divorce and this book has helped me maintain the path I knew I wanted to follow. A wonderfull look at self and how to recognize and work through the divorce process. How to Identify personality traits, actions that we all do and have happen in relationships that cause difficulties. This book will help you see you and those traits that cause problems. Including real life stories and helpful exercises. This has helped me see a way to be divorced without guilt, or anger. I am a better person for this book and I thank Debbie for her insights! Divorce hurts, but see why and maybe the pain will be a little less.
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Summary: change your life....
Review: I have been divorced for 6 years, and found this book to be an amazing gift to my life. The exercises, the shifting of my perspective, the healing of my emotions....I never expected to have such a transformation from Debbie Fords insightful guidance. I have no doubt that I will attract a wonderful mate into my life as I continue to put into practice the insight I received from this and The Dark Side of the Light Chasers. Thank you Ms. Ford!
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Summary: This Book had a Profound Impact On My Life!
Review: I have never been married but I've gone through enough painful break ups to really want this book. It's through this book that I finally saw a way to work through my pain, loss, and grief. I can finally say that since I've read this book my whole view on relationships has changed and transformed. I've never been more excitied and thrilled to engage in a brand new relationship. I 'm blessed that this book showed up at the perfect time in my life.
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Summary: Fanastic!!!
Review: I have read several books on divorce and this is by far the best!! It is a MUST if you have gone a through a divorce and are serious about recovering and moving on. I say the last sentence because while much of the book is calming and reassuring there are sections that will challenge and force you to really look at your part in the divorce. Lastly, this book is not just for people who have gone through a divorce, but for anyone in a relationship. BUY IT!!! READ IT!!!!
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