Dragonfly
Dragonfly:Tales of Spiritual Connection shares the author’s real-life experiences of spiritual connection by weaving them around her fulfilling work as a counsellor. She describes the synchronicities that exist between us and the spiritual signs we are given if we just take the time to notice. Dragonfly is an evocative, compelling and reflective read demonstrating the barely visible spider’s web that connects us to each other- and those who have passed- in a way that is both magnificent and delicate.
Dragonfly is a book for anyone who has lost someone. It is a book of hope and faith.
AWARDED A FIVE STAR REVIEW WITH AMAZON GOOD READS AND THE ONLINE BOOK CLUB
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Amazon Goodreads review by BooksCoffee (extract)
Central to the narrative is Carruthers’ profound belief in the intricate interconnectedness of existence, where every soul is delicately intertwined. With insightful skill, she reveals the synchronicities that bind individuals, urging readers to heed the whispers of the universe and embrace the beauty of spiritual connection.
The book underscores the importance of nurturing this connection, especially in the face of life’s trials, emphasizing how it unveils the subtle guidance and interconnectedness that shape one’s journey. Through her invitation to savor moments of connection, Carruthers infuses her work with a sense of depth and meaning that resonates deeply with her audience.
A stirring and touching narrative that provides solace while encouraging readers to treasure moments of connection and the interconnectedness of life.
Review of Dragonfly - reviewer Veronica Hunter - OnlineBookClub.org (extract)
I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars because of the emotions it invoked in me and also because of its impactful message. By sharing her story with honesty, Shirlae inspires readers to embrace life's challenges, find strength in adversity, and cultivate deeper connections with themselves and others. I recommend the book to readers who enjoy personal narratives intertwined with themes of self-discovery, resilience, and spiritual connection. Additionally, individuals interested in counseling or therapeutic practices may find the book insightful due to its exploration of the counseling journey.
Review of Dragonfly - reviewer Alex Lynn - OnlineBookClub.org
The connection to nature, particularly the author's experiences with birds like magpies, adds a unique and compelling dimension to the storytelling. The exploration of Carruthers' path into counseling and the valuable lessons shared about empathy, healing, and self-care offers readers an enriching perspective on the complexities of human emotions and the therapeutic process.
SHORT BIOGRAPHY:
Shirlae Carruthers is a BACP Accredited Person Centered/Integrative Counsellor. She is also a qualified counselling supervisor, photographer and reiki practitioner. She lives with her husband and three dogs in a rural part of South Lanarkshire, Scotland. ‘Dragonfly: Tales of Spiritual Connection’ is her first non-fiction narrative work.
BIOGRAPHY:
Shirlae Carruthers was born in Dennistoun in the east end of Glasgow in the mid 1960’s. At the age of seven her parents moved the family to Cambuslang, a suburb in southeast Glasgow. Leaving high school in the early 1980’s, she pursued her ambition of becoming a photographer. On her third attempt at applying to the ‘Glasgow College of Building and Printing,’ she was finally accepted for study and three years later successfully achieved an HND in photography. Whilst she had enjoyed her time exploring her photographic interests and working with other photographers, by her mid-twenties she felt the need for a more stable career. Changing direction, she spent the next twenty years or so gaining experience in a variety of management and finance roles. However, having harbored a keen interest and fascination with how people are, and with an innate desire to help them, she found herself taking another turn on the career path and found her way into the field of counselling, almost by accident. At that point she knew she had found what she had been truly seeking and never looked back. For more than ten years Shirlae has been a qualified Person Centered/Integrative counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) achieving accreditation status in 2017 and qualifying as a counselling supervisor in 2018. She has enjoyed a fulfilling career helping others find their own way forward and realising their potential. Her work has helped her notice the commonalities, as well as the differences we all experience as human beings, but more so those ethereal connections which exist too. With her keen interest in spiritual, psychic and mediumship practices, Shirlae endeavors to share those encounters she has had with her readers in the hope that they will find some spiritual peace and comfort. She now lives in a small semi-rural hamlet in South Lanarkshire Scotland with her husband and three dogs. ‘Dragonfly: Tales of Spiritual Connection’ is her first non-fiction narrative work.