Larry Dossey
Larry Dossey
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Larry Dossey is a renowned American physician, author, and researcher in the field of spirituality and medicine.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 1, 1949, Larry Dossey is still active in his work and has not passed away.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Physician (Internal Medicine), Author
Larry Dossey's career spans multiple fields: medicine, research, writing, and lecturing. He is best known for exploring the connection between spirituality and healthcare.
Early Life and Background
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Dossey was born in Dayton, Ohio, to a family with strong scientific and medical roots. His father, John Dossey, was a mathematician, while his mother, Patricia Dossey, was an artist. Larry's interest in medicine began at an early age, influenced by his parents' professions.
Growing up, Dossey was fascinated by the mysteries of human consciousness and the role of spirituality in healing. He pursued these interests through reading and exploration, which eventually led him to study internal medicine at Southwestern Louisiana University (now known as McNeese State University).
Major Accomplishments
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Chief-of-Staff at Medical City Dallas: Dossey served as chief-of-staff at this hospital in the 1980s, where he observed firsthand the impact of spirituality on patient care and outcomes.
Author and Researcher: He has written extensively on the intersection of spirituality and medicine. His works include "Meaning and Medicine," "Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and Spirituality in Medicine," and "The Power of Premonitions."
Founding President, Association for Humanistic Psychology: Dossey co-founded this organization, which aimed to promote a holistic approach to psychology and human development.Notable Works or Actions
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Dossey's writings have been instrumental in popularizing the concept of "nonlocality" – the idea that consciousness can transcend space and time. His work has also explored the role of prayer and spirituality in healthcare, challenging traditional scientific perspectives on the nature of reality.
As a researcher, Dossey has investigated various aspects of spirituality and medicine, including:
The impact of prayer on patient outcomes
The connection between spirituality and healing
The potential for consciousness to influence physical events
Impact and Legacy
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Larry Dossey's contributions have far-reaching implications for the fields of psychology, philosophy, and medicine. His work has influenced numerous scholars, researchers, and practitioners across various disciplines.
Through his writings and lectures, Dossey continues to inspire a new generation of thinkers and healers to explore the mysteries of human consciousness and its role in the universe.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Larry Dossey's quotes are often cited for their thought-provoking insights into the nature of reality, consciousness, and the interconnectedness of all things. His work serves as a catalyst for discussion and reflection on the deeper aspects of human experience and our place within the universe.
His legacy extends beyond his books to inspire individuals to explore the mysteries of spirituality and medicine, ultimately enriching their understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Quotes by Larry Dossey
I believe the vital ingredient is love – a state of caring and compassion that is so deep and genuine that the barriers we erect around the self are transcended.
As D. H. Lawrence trenchantly put it, “Hate is not the opposite of love, the opposite of love is individuality.
New Self, New World is an extraordinary work – an awesome display of wisdom distilled from the world’s great wisdom traditions and the majestic individuals who have experienced them. This book is about achieving the highest dimensions of which humans are capable. Highly recommended.
When our focus is toward a principle of relatedness and oneness, and away from fragmentation and isolation, health ensues.
Not to employ prayer with my patients was the equivalent of deliberately withholding a potent drug or surgical procedure.
Health and healing are about more than the eradication of disease. Health is related to wholeness and holy-knowing who we are and how we are connected with the world around us.
There is an old saying: If you want to hide the treasure, put it in plain sight. Then no one will see it.
