[.ca] Spiritual Divorce: Divorce as a Catalyst for an ... (ISBN 0061227129)

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Whether you are the one who leaves or the one who is left, divorce is a painful, wrenching experience, explains author Debbie Ford. Since Ford is comfortable dwelling in the shadow side of life, it's not surprising that she believes that the excruciating pain of divorce can lead to enormous spiritual growth. "Emotional turmoil can be a powerful catalyst to reconnect us with our divine nature," she writes. "It propels us into a journey of self discovery and urges us to learn how to love and accept our entire being." Herein lies the promise of a "spiritual divorce." Because Ford is a highly effective workshop leader, she has a knack for breaking down spiritual matters into manageable bites. She is also willing to share the truth of her own painful divorce, allowing readers to see her initial pain and consuming resentments. Ford divides her book into seven laws, beginning with the "The Law of Acceptance," where readers are asked to imagine a benevolent divine order at play rather than taking a blaming stance. In the section titled "The Law of Responsibility," Ford encourages readers to gently begin the process of taking responsibility for their own darkest qualities. This is the thrust of Ford's highly respected shadow work--illuminating the dark side so we can stand in divine light. Each section ends with "Healing Action Steps," where Ford suggests specific exercises or meditations. For example, in the final chapter Ford asks readers to make a new "divorce vow" that is a lifelong commitment to one's highest self. --Gail Hudson

Bring peace to a most painful experience:
This book gave me the tools to end my marriage peacefully and amicably with my now ex-husband. It allowed me to see the end of my marriage not as a failure, but as a success. As I got more into the book, the more excited I became over the rightness in me. I read it while on vacation and when the vacation was over and the marriage was truly winding down, I was able to truly thank my ex-husband for the lessons I learned about myself through him. I could not have done this without this wonderful book. I have since referred this book to many people and all agree that it changes their outlook on divorce in a most positive way. Debbie Ford is a talented, thoughtful writer. As in her book "The Dark Side of the Light Chasers" (another MUST read), she shows you that out of the most painful experiences can sometimes come the most joyful lessons. Everyone contemplating a divorce should read this book.

A Must-Read Life-Changing Book!:
When I went through my divorce 5 years ago I encountered this book and it CHANGED my life! This book stood out from the dozens of other self-help/divorce books by the results I created in my life as a result of reading it. Spiritual Divorce gave me a roadmap for using this devastating emotional experience as a powerful springboard to a new, more inspired, loving and positive expression of myself. So if your heart has been broken through divorce, or if you've ever had a broken heart, you must read this book. It will guide you, step-by-step, on how to turn lead into gold. As she points out, if we don't get the lessons of why we created these relationships in the first place, we'll simply keep on repeating those patterns in future relationships. Debbie Ford - on behalf of my three young children and myself, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for writing this incredible book!

Lightweight:
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.

Everything in our life happens for a reason:
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'.

A must read if you are getting a divorce or getting married:
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.