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Greetings everyone,
I passionately love animals. They are powerful conduits of unconditional love. My book editor, whom I adore, made a strong argument for removing this story about a dog's compassion from "Emotional Freedom." She felt that the story didn't have the same power as one between two humans would have. I disagreed strongly and proudly kept it in the book. Let me share this excerpt from "Emotional Freedom" with you--it's from the final chapter of the book called "Facing Anger, Building Compassion." I hope you enjoy it. I hope you know that love exists between all sentient beings and that love is the most powerful force in the world.
With love,
Judith
Emotional Freedom is available at:
www.drjudithorloff.com/emotional-freedom-promotion/
***Join me at Kripalu Institute for Yoga June 5-7 Awaken Intuition for Emotional Freedom Lenox, Mass. www.kripalu.org
BOY AND DOG PRAYING
EXCERPT FROM "EMOTIONAL FREEDOM" CHAPTER 12
FACING ANGER, BUILDING COMPASSION
Compassion provides the crucible for healing miracles to occur. One of my workshop participants told the following story. Two years before, she'd longed to get pregnant but she had a rare, serious type of kidney disease. Her doctor warned that pregnancy would overly stress her body, even endanger her life. Still, this woman's desire for a baby was so strong she decided to risk it. Fortunately, she stayed well those nine months and her disease stabilized, which isn't typical during pregnancy, a great relief to her, her husband, and the doctor. However, in that same period, her young Golden Retriever, her constant companion and "soul-mate" with whom she was so attuned, was diagnosed with kidney failure. Soon after the birth of her daughter, this loving animal died, as if having held on just long enough to see her through.
Though cynics would dismiss as "mere coincidence" the fact that both contracted the same rare disease--especially when the dog had been perfectly healthy--I read this quite differently. For me, it seems rather to be a moving reminder of the interconnectedness of our hearts and the power of compassion. There was a special love between this woman and her dog. Could it be possible for one life to so empathize with another that it can sense, even assume illness? Certainly, something to contemplate. As a physician I know that love can create miracles that defy logical explanation. Selfless giving resonates with such mystery. How wondrous and far reaching compassion can be among all living beings. Each of us is capable of limitless love. The monumental implications of this fact continue to reveal themselves over the years, always giving me chills and re-clarifying my emotional priorities.
Excerpted from "Emotional Freedom" by Judith Orloff MD
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RECOMMENDED READING
"Free to Love, Free to Heal" by Dr. David Simon, co-founder of The Chopra Center. A wonderful guide to how healing our emotions can heal our bodies. Deepak calls this "a beautiful book by my friend and colleague." www.amazon.com
"The Little Book on Meaning" by Laura Berman Fortgang Bestselling author and interfaith minister describes how to find a live that truly matters. Publishers Weekly calls the book "moving in its simplicity and sincerity."
thelittlebookonmeaning.com/promo.html
"Move Into Life, the Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality" by Anat Baniel give you effective tools to wake your brain to increase mental and physical strength
and flexibility www.anatbanielmethod.com/book/
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About Judith Orloff MD
Judith Orloff MD, a psychiatrist and intuition expert, is author of the new book Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life (Harmony Books, 2009) Her other bestsellers are Positive Energy, Intuitive Healing, and Second Sight. Dr. Orloff synthesizes the pearls of traditional medicine with cutting edge knowledge of intuition, energy. and spirituality. She passionately believes that the future of medicine involves integrating all this wisdom to achieve emotional freedom and total wellness.
For more information visit www.drjudithorloff.com
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