Angel Dogs
Divine Messengers of Love
By Allen and Linda Anderson |
Published by New World Library
$13.95
Anyone who has ever had a dog as a pet or watched Lassie years ago knows the special bond dogs and their owners create with each other. There is an old Native American legend that says when God created Earth, He created all the animals before creating Man. After Man was created, God caused the Earth to split between Man and the animals so that they should remain separate. However, when Dog saw that Man was going to be alone, he jumped across the divide to stay with him and be his companion.
After giving a brief history of Man's relationship with dogs, the Andersons present real life stories submitted by people like you and me in the book Angel Dogs, Divine Messengers of Love. These stories show dogs serving as heroes, healers, playful friends and spiritual partners. These dogs work side by side with people whose lives are enriched by their presence.
Dogs have their own unique loving ways to let us know that in times of crisis, celebration and in daily life we are not alone. A wag of the tail, a lick and a hug are some of the not too subtle ways that dogs express their love.
This book will make you laugh and cry, as well as amaze and delight you, as you read about the true gifts that dogs bring to our lives.
Reviewed by Dennis Ehren, DC, the director of the Ehren Chiropractic & Wellness Center, www.ehrenchiropractic.com. He can be contacted at (216) 221-9990.
Beyond Words
Talking with Animals and Nature
By Marta Williams |
Publisher: New World Library
$14.95
How many times have you looked at your pet, sitting there staring at you, and wonder, “What is it you are trying to tell me? What do you want? Oh, I wish you could speak English! ”
In her book Beyond Words, Talking with Animals and Nature, Marta Williams has wonderful stories about people who do just that – communicate with their pets. And not only their pets, but also animals throughout nature, as well as plants, trees, rivers and even rocks! The whole Earth and everything on it is alive with consciousness, a story to tell and needs to be met. Although this may seem far fetched to many – and one would think that only a select few have this gift – she shows us that we all have this ability; we just forgot how to use it.
This book is not a how-to book, but rather a compilation of heart-warming stories submitted by people who learned to trust their intuition and open their hearts to nature communication. Not only does the reader learn how their lives have changed, but also how the lives of animal friends change when they finally get a chance to be heard.
This book is a fascinating journey into a world long forgotten by western man. Not only will you gain a greater respect for the interconnection of all life on this planet, but I am sure that you will want to read Williams' first book, Learning Their Language, so that you can learn to connect with your own animal partners and nature.
Reviewed by Dennis Ehren, DC, the director of the Ehren Chiropractic & Wellness Center, www.ehrenchiropractic.com. He can be contacted at (216) 221-9990.
Power Animals
How to Connect with Your Animal Spirit Guide
Steven D. Farmer, Ph.D. |
Publisher: Hay House
$24.95
When most people think about spirit guides, they hold a view in their minds of guardian angels or close relatives that have passed. These spiritual beings are quite humanoid in their appearance. What most people do not realize is that we also have spirit guides from the animal world. These are power animals that guide, protect and help us realize answers to life's problems as they come along. They are as important to us as any other form of spirit guide and are available to help us whenever we need them.
In Power Animals, Steven Farmer defines power animals and explains how they have played an important role throughout human history. With the enclosed CD, he guides you through meditations that enable you to discover and connect with your power animals. Once you have made this connection, he shows you how you can call upon your animal at anytime to help you develop a greater sense of personal and spiritual power and help you heal physically, emotionally and spiritually.
After you have discovered your animal, you can look up the description in the book to find the personal message your animal has for you. Also, if a particular animal seems to come into your life quite a bit, chances are that animal has an important message for you. You can use the book to find out what that message may be.
If you have a true desire to really enrich your life and feel more in touch with spiritual earth, Power Animals is well worth the read!
Reviewed by Dennis Ehren, DC, the director of the Ehren Chiropractic & Wellness Center, www.ehrenchiropractic.com. He can be contacted at (216) 221-9990.
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(2003)
Mala offers a distinctive new collection of arrangements by seasoned kirtan chanter and composer, Dave Stringer. “kirtan” is a Sanskrit word meaning "to sing" and has nationally become a popular call-and-response practice in the yoga community. A well-respected leader of this new American kirtan movement, Stringer and his extended family of musicians provide an inspirational mix of the ancient Indian kirtan and the exuberant, groove-infused sound of American gospel music.
Several traditional sing-along kirtan pieces are included on this album. Listeners become active participants, easily drawn by Stringer and his lead vocalists into the rhythmical and uplifting response verses. As Stringer himself says, "You're not just listening to the music, you are the music." In addition to the call-and-response mode, Mala incorporates other beautiful devotional pieces such as “Bhagavati,” verses of a prayer to the Goddess Durga who slays the demon of the ego with the power of grace.
