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Duru Indi: My Transformative Guide
For Jasmine, Indi arrived as a 5-pound ball of Cavalier Spaniel fluff, and he eventually grew into a 15-pound guru emanating wisdom, strength, and pure love.
Afraid of dogs after a bad childhood experience, Jasmine was hesitant to welcome the tiny puppy into her home, but with his quiet, unassuming ways, Indi became more than a he became her inspirational teacher.
Despite his diminutive size, Indi's bug eyes could bring a smile to the face of even the toughest critic and Jasmine was quickly smitten. Inspired by his tenacity for life, and a spirit stronger than any human, she began to What if our pets are here to remind us of what truly matters? What if they're in our lives to help us to see what we have our true nature, why we are here, and what we are meant to be?
Through her relationship with Indi, she came to realize that animals have a closer relationship with nature and can lead us to greater insights.
By sharing their journey together, through the good times and the bad, Jasmine and Indi hope to lead others toward healing and personal growth-and inspire them to share that growth with the world.
"Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place with curators in museums; others we take for walks." - Roger A. Caras
Afraid of dogs after a bad childhood experience, Jasmine was hesitant to welcome the tiny puppy into her home, but with his quiet, unassuming ways, Indi became more than a he became her inspirational teacher.
Despite his diminutive size, Indi's bug eyes could bring a smile to the face of even the toughest critic and Jasmine was quickly smitten. Inspired by his tenacity for life, and a spirit stronger than any human, she began to What if our pets are here to remind us of what truly matters? What if they're in our lives to help us to see what we have our true nature, why we are here, and what we are meant to be?
Through her relationship with Indi, she came to realize that animals have a closer relationship with nature and can lead us to greater insights.
By sharing their journey together, through the good times and the bad, Jasmine and Indi hope to lead others toward healing and personal growth-and inspire them to share that growth with the world.
"Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place with curators in museums; others we take for walks." - Roger A. Caras
152 pages, Paperback
Published April 1, 2022
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December 7, 2022
What if pets are here to remind us of what truly matters? Could we learn more about ourselves through their way of being? Can an animal be a teacher?
These questions and more swirl throughout this sweet and thoughtful story about a little dog named Indi and the extraordinary impact he has on the life of his human and this book's author, Jasmine. Told in the first person, the story clearly and artfully articulates the joys and sorrows of dog ownership as it chronicles the deep and mysterious connection that exists between humans and the dogs who love them.
Indi is described as “a five pound ball of Cavalier fluff” who “eventually grew into a fifteen pound guru emanating wisdom, strength, and pure love.” He enters the author’s life unexpectedly. She’s not exactly a “dog person.” In fact, she doesn’t even like dogs due to a negative experience with one in the past.
But Indi the sweet little fluff ball wins her over. Author and dog soon develop a deep and unbreakable bond. It’s not even shaken when Indi is diagnosed with a serious health condition and given a few months to live, because Indi’s journey isn’t over and neither is the author’s. What follows is a gentle and inspiring story about how the little dog becomes the author’s “spiritual guide.”
The author explains that she believes Indi came into her life “as a spiritual guide to help me on my journey.” Much of the book expands upon and explores this theme in simple and evocative prose. Told with great sensitivity and honesty, Duru Indi is a poignant, powerful story. Sturdy writing buttresses this quick, thought-provoking read as it brims with warmth, tenderness, and hope as Indi’s condition slowly worsens. (Multiple disclaimers are included, emphasizing that the information provided is “for educational purposes only.” Readers are encouraged to contact their veterinarian with any health issues or concerns regarding their animals.)
Some readers will not agree with all of the author’s conclusions or assertions. But they will enjoy this uplifting and heart-warming story about how “the littlest was the wisest.” And how “Sometimes love is the best medicine.” Indeed, anyone who has ever been blessed by the special brand of love unique to dogs will enjoy this thoughtful and heartfelt narrative about a remarkable little dog named Indi. Bring tissue.
These questions and more swirl throughout this sweet and thoughtful story about a little dog named Indi and the extraordinary impact he has on the life of his human and this book's author, Jasmine. Told in the first person, the story clearly and artfully articulates the joys and sorrows of dog ownership as it chronicles the deep and mysterious connection that exists between humans and the dogs who love them.
Indi is described as “a five pound ball of Cavalier fluff” who “eventually grew into a fifteen pound guru emanating wisdom, strength, and pure love.” He enters the author’s life unexpectedly. She’s not exactly a “dog person.” In fact, she doesn’t even like dogs due to a negative experience with one in the past.
But Indi the sweet little fluff ball wins her over. Author and dog soon develop a deep and unbreakable bond. It’s not even shaken when Indi is diagnosed with a serious health condition and given a few months to live, because Indi’s journey isn’t over and neither is the author’s. What follows is a gentle and inspiring story about how the little dog becomes the author’s “spiritual guide.”
The author explains that she believes Indi came into her life “as a spiritual guide to help me on my journey.” Much of the book expands upon and explores this theme in simple and evocative prose. Told with great sensitivity and honesty, Duru Indi is a poignant, powerful story. Sturdy writing buttresses this quick, thought-provoking read as it brims with warmth, tenderness, and hope as Indi’s condition slowly worsens. (Multiple disclaimers are included, emphasizing that the information provided is “for educational purposes only.” Readers are encouraged to contact their veterinarian with any health issues or concerns regarding their animals.)
Some readers will not agree with all of the author’s conclusions or assertions. But they will enjoy this uplifting and heart-warming story about how “the littlest was the wisest.” And how “Sometimes love is the best medicine.” Indeed, anyone who has ever been blessed by the special brand of love unique to dogs will enjoy this thoughtful and heartfelt narrative about a remarkable little dog named Indi. Bring tissue.
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