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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: 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: Lightweight
Review: If you like gushy mushy gab about relationships, love, and forgiveness, all told in parables and ancedotes, you'll love this book. The slant is from the issue of divorce but it is like thousands of other self-help books out there. If you want practical, analytical help don't buy this book.
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Summary: Lightweight
Review: If you like gushy mushy gab about relationships, love, and forgiveness, all told in parables and ancedotes, you'll love this book. The slant is from the issue of divorce but it is like thousands of other self-help books out there. If you want practical, analytical help don't buy this book.
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Summary: Everything in our life happens for a reason
Review: My belief has always been that "There's a reason for everything" and along comes Debbie Ford's 'Spiritual Divorce' that not only supports this belief but beautifully illustrates, explains,and embellishes this idea. This book is not only for those that are in the realm of a divorce, but for anyone who wants to (like me) reach a higher level within themselves, and not let other people (or events) negatively affect their attitude toward life. This book is even for those folks who think they're 'OK', that they aren't in need of a 'makeover'...this book gives all who reads it an uplift in their life...it's an intriguing collection of thoughts and ideas and methodologies based on good old fundamental principles, trust in yourself and Fate, and Divine Intervention, and the simple belief that God has a reason for everything. I need a new highlighter after reading this book...a favorite passage is (though there is many): "As you can see, you never know how life will turn out or why particular events occur. The Law of Acceptance teaches us that we always evolving, whether we are aware of it or not. What might look like the worst event that has ever befallen you could be part of a brilliantly designed plan that will lead you to a place of fulfillment, peace,and contentment. Accepting your circumstaces instantly relieves you of your internal struggle and frees you to start seeing new possibilities." This book validated, as if it were written for me, almost every fear I knew or didn't know that I had. I learned my own faults through the self-realization practice that Debbie walks the reader through, and was able to talk to my husband honestly about some things for the first time in years. This book is easy reading and had me reading passages over and over in awe as to how much the book talked directly to "me"...and how articulately yet simply written the whole book is. Another thing I liked about this book is that it talks freely and adamantly about God...not religion, but God and his Divine Intervention. I've always struggled with summing up my personal relationship with God into any particular religion, and thankfully, Debbie talked nothing of religion - but instead of God and the trust we should have in Him that everything happens for a reason. There's a story about angels in here that had me sobbing...with relief...with revelation that we are exactly where are supposed to be. I guarantee that everyone will benefit from this book and while the each of us may walk away focusing on different areas than others, my opinion of Debbie's bottom line will be the same for all of us when reading this: We learn from each and every experience, no matter how bad it is at the time...Every relationship, every life event, is a lesson learned...and most importantly, remember that "...there is a very specific reason that we are standing in this exact place at this moment and time." An incredible, excellent book...it's like a bible for the soul. Easily earns it's 5 star rating. Happy reading fellow ... friend, and congratulations on the personal journey you are about to experience through Debbie Fords' 'Spiritual Divorce'.
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Summary: This book changed my life
Review: Once I picked this book up, I could not put it down. Every chapter led me to new levels of self acceptance, freedom, forgiveness and hope. The book takes you on a journey through the seven laws for having a spiritual divorce -- acceptance, surrender, divine guidance, responsibility, choice, forgiveness and creation. Each step along the way to healing is punctuated with down-to-earth exercises, examples, and the author's own compelling story. I was totally inspired by this book, and by Debbie Ford's work. I've already recommended it to several of my friends. This book will heal the hearts of everyone who reads it, and could ultimately transform the experience of divorce as we know it.
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