Paperback 255 Pages Publisher Hay House Published July 2007
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ISBN-10: 1401907229
ISBN-13: 9781401907228
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There’s a voice in the universe calling each of us to remember our purpose–our reason for being here now, in this world of impermanence. The voice whispers, shouts, and sings to us that this experience of being in form, in space and time, knowing life and death, has meaning. The voice is that of inspiration, which is within each and every one of us.
In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer explains how we’ve chosen to enter this world of particles and form. From our place of origin, in ways that we don’t readily comprehend now, we knew what we were coming here to accomplish, and we participated in setting this life process in motion. So why not think this same way? Why put the responsibility or blame on any one or any thing that’s not a part of us?
On Earth we have the capacity of volition–we can choose–so let’s assume that we had the same capacity when we resided in the spiritual realm. We chose our physical body, and we chose the parents we needed for the trip. It doesn’t seem too great a stretch to move into the idea that we chose this life in concert with our Source. Each chapter in this book is filled with specifics for living an inspired life. From a very personal viewpoint, Wayne Dyer offers a blueprint through the world of spirit to inspiration, your ultimate calling.
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Has a few problems by S. Tate (WA)
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There are some good points to this book. Overall, Dyer makes a lot of good points and suggestions regarding how to live a life “in spirit” instead of being ruled by the ego. Of course, if you have read a few other new age books in your life time, the concepts about the ego are going to be nothing new to you. As explained by reviewers before me, I had some problems with some of the things the author said or did with the book. He clearly states that the book is sort of repetitive because he wants to emphasize the importance of living in spirit, but he also mentions that his books are just basically all of his journal writings put together into a book (which his editor does). As I read the book, I noticed he would say something in one chapter about a particular quote or person he looked up to, and then a few chapters later would introduce the person again, as if each chapter of the book is not even connected with any other chapter. He would also do this when telling stories or emphasizing points.
He also tells us that material posessions and the desire for them are part of the ego, but I can only imagine that Dr. Dyer is probably living in a mansion somewhere in Maui and it’s easy for him to preach to us about not worrying about having enough money. And related to this, he also adds a plea for us to send money to help pay for Ram Dass’s house in Maui. Now I have respect for both Dass and Dyer for everything they have done, but what kind of house are we paying for exactly? I wouldn’t be surprised if it is a house way beyond what he actually needs, and yet Dr. Dyer still felt the need to ask everyone to send money.
He also tells us to live a debt free live, and don’t buy anything unless you have the money to pay for it. So I guess the average person will never be able to buy a house, a car, or any other expensive item, or get student loans to go to college. Dr. Dyer, I’m sorry to say that we don’t have millions of dollars for publishing our “writings,” nobody is going to pay for our houses when we hit financial trouble, and we don’t have the luxury of paying for everything out of pocket with our vast amount of disposable income.
Wasn’t one of his better books, lots of rehash by D. Moore (Thousand Oaks, CA)
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This book shows that perhaps Wayne Dyer is running out of new things to say. Most of what is found in this book repeats messages from previous books. Not a horrible book, but just not up par. You would be better off reading another one of his books. I say skip this one. Although in his defense, how many times can you says that we are all one with God, manifest, and put out good vibrations to attract like.
Good Content But Not Very Inspired by Moonstone Star White (FL, USA)
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As an avid reader of personal growth and holistic health books for over 30 years, I thought it was time to finally read one of Wayne Dyer’s books. Somehow his titles had not attracted my attention enough in the past to persuade me to buy one. I loved the title of this book and knowing what a force he has become in the field of personal development, I was ready for something great.
I agree in theory with many of the concepts presented in this book. Yet I found contradictions that didn’t make sense. For example, in his 12-step program to simplicity in Chapter 8, step 9 says “Do everything you can to eschew debt” and step 10 says to “Forget about the Cash Value”. Not only do these seem contradictory, but they really don’t work for most people unless they are largely financially independent.
At the end of each chapter he has a section called “Some Suggestions for Putting the Ideas in this Chapter to Work for You”. I found his suggestions to be rather bland and theoretical, without much more practical application than the chapters he applied them to.
I really wanted to love this book but to be honest, I would have to say it is rather generic. He quotes so many others throughout the book, and some of the quotes are great, but he lacks inspiring quotes of his own (no pun intended).
I try to finish any book I start but found myself eager to get through with this one. It just didn’t have that special something that would make it unique and great. It seemed mostly to be a recital of the author’s lifestyle, preferences, good deeds and celebrity connections. In addition, I found the tone of writing to be a bit condescending.
This book is good but not special. The parts I enjoyed most were the numerous quotes from other authors or thinkers, not the words of the author himself.
Much more inspiring, I believe, are Conversations With God : An Uncommon Dialogue (Book 2), Happier Than God: Turn Ordinary Life into an Extraordinary Experience or The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment.
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