"The Apology" is a story about life and the lessons one chooses to learn. The wisdom contained is universal and relevant, with the potential for a paradigm shift a real possibility for those that follow it. "In his book, Mr. Lawrence draws from his own life experiences, carefully and skillfully describing the major experiences in his life and how they impacted on his personal, social, mental and spiritual growth. Each experience is like a piece of life's puzzle. He has gone back over his entire lifetime, looked at each piece and saw how they fit into the total picture of his own spiritual development and philosophy. As the youngest in a family of 11 children, he was brought up in deeply religious Catholic surroundings. As a youngster, he demonstrated uncommon sensitivity toward people and animals, particularly disadvantaged children and injured animals. To illustrate, he nursed or treated birds, dogs and horses, often without financial remuneration. As a Reiki Master, he helped people overcome chronic pain and physical conditions that were impairing their lives. His compassion and willingness to help people and animals intensified throughout his life. His life was not without bumps in the road. Physical difficulties stemming from a genetic condition plagued him. He had family quarrels and disputes. Mr. Lawrence sees this as part of the lessons he had to learn. The underlying lesson is one of unconditional love toward family, friends, people and animals. This is his overriding message. We are all here to love and support others with whatever talents and skills we have. He backs up his words with examples of undertakings he personally made on behalf of others. These include spiritual guidance, physical treatments and the distribution of pain-freeing discoveries from the Orient. "The Apology" is a powerful and transforming book. Mr. Lawrence's words of wisdom will inspire you. It will help guide you to a more fulfilling, rewarding and meaningful life. It is a book everyone should read who wants a greater understanding of who we are and why we are here." William Frederick, C.S.W.
About the Author: What if, collectively, we chose to embrace forgiveness over condemnation? "The Apology," based on the life of Daniel Lawrence, Reiki Master & Healer, teaches that forgiveness is where healing takes place. The youngest of 11 children, Lawrence is dealt with a formidable challenge upon learning of an anomaly in his chromosomes at the tender age of 13. From that moment forward, Lawrence commits to moving through each life experience as both student and teacher, choosing a path of gratitude over censure; empathy over indifference. "Even after suffering a series of betrayals by those closest to me, as a healer, I felt I had a responsibility to fix things. In truth, we make our own choices in everything we do. Forgiveness is the path to that healing," says Lawrence. Society is increasingly rewarded by instant gratification, where thoughts are truncated into text, without much consideration of any emotional ramifications. And yet, even the simplest organisms respond to external stimuli. Given the complexity of the human experience, imagine the cascade of emotions, and the associated "ripple effect" a single word can trigger. From building a successful business in high-rise window cleaning to nurturing his gifts as a psychic healer, Lawrence teaches that when one stays true to their Spirit, embracing all life unconditionally, the deepest lessons can be assimilated. These teachings can then be passed along to others, so they may walk a path of fulfillment, freed from the toxic burdens of emotional suffering.