by Deane H. Shapiro, Jr., Ph.D.
Transformation, Love, And Spiritual Wisdom: Giving and Receiving: 7 lessons from breath and sense of control. From gratefulness at first in breath to imagining the letting go of the final outbreath. Below is the Sharing given at Yom Kippur at University Synagogue, 2004, followed by a tape of the talk.
Introduction and overview of the talk
“I cannot thank you enough for a superbly, sublime, spiritual experience.” —Rabbi Arnie Rachlis
“I spend much of my time trying to support the Rabbi and the congregants rushing around. I am happy and proud to do this. But for the hour I spent with you today listening and receiving, I am truly grateful. The comments after you “quietly slipped out” after the talk were remarkable. So many were touched and genuinely moved. Again our thanks,” —Carol Richmond, President, University Synagogue
“Loved how you used the different dimensions of breath as a metaphor for moving through life with balance and equanimity…beautiful” —John Astin
Read the Sharing (including Johanna’s 2024 comments)
Click below to listen to the audio of the talk.