In I Can See Clearly Now, Dr. Wayne Dyer tells the stories that shaped his life and his career and shows us how the events in his life helped shape his views of looking at life from a different perspective. Through this glimpse into his life we can witness the profound shifts he experienced throughout his life which affected his writing and his career as an author and a teacher of self-empowerment. I loved his quote about how looking back on his life, that he can now "see clearly that every situation was a thread in the tapestry that represents and defines my life."
I first became aware of Dr. Dyer in 2004 while I was in Orlando, Florida going through certification for an infant massage class that I needed for continuing education. My instructor was a huge fan of Dr. Dyer and this is what led me to become interested in his writing. Ever since I picked up the first Wayne Dyer book, I have felt a strong attraction to this man and his work and I was thrilled to finally get the chance to see him speak in person at the Hay House I Can Do It conference in Atlanta in 2012! He did not disappoint! Even though I have never met him, I feel as if I know him through his writing and his public speaking.
I Can See Clearly Now is my favorite book that Dr. Dyer has written because it gives the background stories on how some of my favorite books written by him came into being. It provides a glimpse into the experiences and turning points that led to the creation of his books as well as what set him on his life path. Dr. Dyer is a gifted teacher and storyteller and I enjoyed reading about the shifts he experienced that impacted his life, his career, and his beliefs. My favorite stories were the "Secret Garden story" where he discovers the secret place within himself that has no restrictions and where all things are possible, and the story about visiting his father's grave where he lets go of all the feelings of anger and resentment he has held for his father and replaces them with love and forgiveness towards his father. I enjoyed seeing the scenes of his life play out in sequence with the opportunities and challenges in his life "arriving in God's perfect timing to present him with exactly the experiences he would need in order to fulfill his dharma." The book is full of personal stories, "Dyerisms" (Wayne Dyer quotes) and his great wisdom!
In I Can See Clearly Now, Dr. Dyer encourages each of us to adopt an "I can see clearly mentality"; to look back at all the significant events of our lives and see the invisible hand of God and to become more conscious in the present moments of our lives and to shift our thoughts to thoughts of unconditional love. He encourages us to examine those major turning points in our own lives and to look carefully at the "so-called coincidences" that had to arise for us to shift direction. He urges us to remember that there is a plan always at work, even if we can't recognize it as it is unfolding and to put less emphasis on the ego and "What's in it for me?" and to adopt instead "How may I serve?" He says that "every moment of our lives offers us the opportunity to play close attention to see the person who approaches us, not as a stranger, but as someone who showed up in the right place, at the right moment." He urges us to view the unpleasant events in our lives through a different lens...one that offers us a learning experience and an opportunity for growth and to become more God-conscious.
Dr. Dyer has made a big impact on my life and I highly recommend his latest book! For those not familiar with his work, this book will give the reader some background on some of his best-selling books with some of his most famous quotes, but it also allows his fans to look at the meaningful progression of his life and what has inspired his wonderful body of work.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for review purposes. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects my honest judgment of the product and I was not financially compensated for this review.
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