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Wisdom Found in the Pause: Joie's Gift
When we get lost while driving, it is common sense to pull over, reroute the GPS, and perhaps change course. When it comes to the course of our lives, however, we often take a very different approach. Each of us has an “internal GPS” - that still, small voice inside us guiding us to our best and highest good. But what if that small voice is begging us to slow down and re-evaluate our lives? If you’re like most people, you judge this as a waste of time or being lazy. In Wisdom Found in the Pause, Barbara Techel explores both the real-time beauty and long-term benefits of life’s transitional periods.
In what has become Techel’s trademark, Wisdom Found in the Pause shares the profound life lessons we can learn from animals. Her first book, Through Frankie's One woman's journey to her authentic self, and the dog on wheels who led the way, told the story of how a paralyzed dachshund named Frankie led Barbara to groundbreaking work with children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. After Frankie’s death, Barbara often felt called to embark on another direction, yet she was reluctant to let go of the purpose and identity she had so closely tied herself to.
Wisdom Found in the Pause is the story of Joie, another paralyzed dachshund, who would serve as Barbara’s teacher, friend, and ultimately angel. Joie’s unexpected death would remind Barbara that the only way to really change our lives is from within. Along the way she received spiritual signposts - some subtle, some profound – that convinced her she was on the right path. Through this journey she realized the most valuable gift we can give ourselves is the time to slow down, hear and heed our inner thoughts, for this is how we will welcome that sweet stillness of being, that wisdom found in the pause.
In what has become Techel’s trademark, Wisdom Found in the Pause shares the profound life lessons we can learn from animals. Her first book, Through Frankie's One woman's journey to her authentic self, and the dog on wheels who led the way, told the story of how a paralyzed dachshund named Frankie led Barbara to groundbreaking work with children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. After Frankie’s death, Barbara often felt called to embark on another direction, yet she was reluctant to let go of the purpose and identity she had so closely tied herself to.
Wisdom Found in the Pause is the story of Joie, another paralyzed dachshund, who would serve as Barbara’s teacher, friend, and ultimately angel. Joie’s unexpected death would remind Barbara that the only way to really change our lives is from within. Along the way she received spiritual signposts - some subtle, some profound – that convinced her she was on the right path. Through this journey she realized the most valuable gift we can give ourselves is the time to slow down, hear and heed our inner thoughts, for this is how we will welcome that sweet stillness of being, that wisdom found in the pause.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 3, 2016
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September 28, 2016
Wisdom Found in the Pause is a poignant and bittersweet story of the author’s journey through the short but memorable life of her beloved dachshund, Joie. As is characteristic of Techel’s writing, her deep compassion and openness to what her pets can teach her are evident in this story. Her writing is reminiscent of James Herriot’s heartwarming stories of animals.
Techel’s ability to explore her own vulnerability and motivations invited me into her world of caring for disable dachshunds. The love and joy she derives from her work are palpable and I found myself connecting to my own beloved pet, Max, in a deeper way.
When Joie suffers a catastrophic and terminal condition, it forces her to step back and reevaluate her life and her work. Still recovering from the loss of Frankie, a dachshund who was the impetus for her work with disabled pets, she takes us through her grieving process and gently leads us through her growing awareness of her need to slow down. In the process, Joie’s role in her spiritual growth unfolds.
This memoir reads like a meditative guide to life. The challenges faced and the lessons learned from Joie made a lasting impression on me. I feel enriched and inspired for having read it.
A heartwarming memoir with a powerful message about the lessons our pets can teach us.
Techel’s ability to explore her own vulnerability and motivations invited me into her world of caring for disable dachshunds. The love and joy she derives from her work are palpable and I found myself connecting to my own beloved pet, Max, in a deeper way.
When Joie suffers a catastrophic and terminal condition, it forces her to step back and reevaluate her life and her work. Still recovering from the loss of Frankie, a dachshund who was the impetus for her work with disabled pets, she takes us through her grieving process and gently leads us through her growing awareness of her need to slow down. In the process, Joie’s role in her spiritual growth unfolds.
This memoir reads like a meditative guide to life. The challenges faced and the lessons learned from Joie made a lasting impression on me. I feel enriched and inspired for having read it.
A heartwarming memoir with a powerful message about the lessons our pets can teach us.
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