I Can See Clearly Now

I am not sure what it is about that Wayne Dyer's books do that resonate so compellingly within whenever I read them. Perhaps it is what he says, and how he says it just makes me feel good. I am not sure I would describe Dyer as a spiritual dabbler because he never seems to tie himself down to one particular religious or philosophical thinker. Although that is what I found myself thinking at times throughout the book. At such moments, it occurred to me that, some people might consider him a 'spiritual lite' writer. That thought never gained traction because it seems to me that what Dyer really does is to draw parallels from great thinkers who have come and gone throughout Human history.Sometimes Dyer's writing style seems a little formulaic or perhaps even redundant, but his writing style works at reinforcing whatever particular theme he has chosen to explore and share with his readership. The theme du jour for this book is unfolds in the form of the book's title, "I Can See Clearly Now."From a distance, this book is more akin to a retrospective of Dyer's life, but this description fails because there are gaps and references that lack depth or critical details. For instance, he intimates, quite tangentially, about a spiritual mentorship he received from a man whom he identifies as Shri Guruji. Dyer never really goes into much depth about that relationship.Gaps of information in his timeline notwithstanding, Dyer has piqued my curiosity. More importantly though, he has awakened in me a spiritual curiosity that has long been on a dusty shelf.While I really have no major complaints about my life, I have been given some pause lately, mostly because of chronic pains that seem to be entirely of my own making; I have ignored my body, and now it screams out for attention. As a result, I have experienced a precipitous drop in weight, mostly because of a recent change in my work status; same school, different job description. The fallout from this promotion has left me seriously re-evaluating the neglect which has nearly crippled me since I took on my new responsibilities. It seems I may be a workaholic. Imagine that.I suppose there is some merit to the aphorism that all work and no play make Johnny a dull boy. Well, my body certainly seems to be articulating that point quite dramatically. But while pain manifests itself physically, it also awakens me to the reality that I have been neglecting my spiritual development. Perhaps that is why Dyer is reaching out to me far deeper than he did in the last book of his that I read.My take-away, and recommendation for any of you who reads this review is that we need to pay attention; to our bodies, our minds, our spirits and to all those whom we depend upon, are depended upon, the ones we love and who love us as well.This is why I am recommending this book. It will not be a waste of your time. Wayne Dyer's words will not bring you any harm, and will actually serve your personal interests well.Consider this read as an investment in yourself.

I love Wayne Dyer's books and I have read all of his books that he has written since 1995. Like so many others, Wayne Dyer has been a guiding force in my life. I can mark my life by which book of his I am reading at the time.I took me a while to get into reading this book, but once I did, I got a lot out of it. I agree with his basic premise that everything in life happens for a reason and we are all divinely guided. As he says so beautifully "make a commitment to be absolutely faithful to that which exists nowhere but within yourself"I think I was led to finish this book that I had started months earlier when I was stuck in the process of writing my own autobiography. I was judging myself very harshly and feeling a lot of regret that was blocking my ability to continue. I listened to the "nudge from my soul" to take a break and finish reading this book.It is true that it would be much easier to relate to Wayne if he went into more detail about his pain and failures. For example, why did his wife leave him? He says he is fully responsible for his part in it. What was his part in it? Maybe that is too personal, but isn't an autobiography supposed to be personal? When people write about their pain and angst then we don't feel so bad for being human ourselves. I admit that I wanted to know more about his pain and challenges and I wanted him to not be so perfect.But, I think the main purpose of this book was not so much to be relatable, as to inspire people to achieve their highest potential.Wayne was there for me again when I needed him. In his afterword, I felt like he was speaking right to me:"The real benefit of looking back at all of those significant events of your lifeand seeing how the invisible hand of God was there for you at the timeis not to rehash your entire past looking for the hidden meanings,but to awaken you to becoming a more conscious person now, today,in the present moments of your life...To view an unfortunate happening not as "my bad luck", but to ask, "What might I learn from this right here, right now?" rather than going through a long period of suffering before seeing why you aligned with this seemingly regrettable circumstance...At that moment there was something you've always connected to, that was also at play. That "something" was setting up the details so you could fulfill the purpose you signed up for when you made the leap from Spirit to form."Thank you Wayne for sitting down and writing the words I needed to hear. Your commitment to service has influenced my life in more ways than I can say and I am eternally grateful. Now, off to continue my autobiography...

I have read and listened to over 20 of Dr. Wayne Dyer's books over the years. He has made such an impact on my life and learning as well as so many who I have referred to his material. This book is the honest culmination of his life and all that his inner wisdom has brought to the world. As more people discover his immaculate words that are so poetically shared as an inner truth that we all know, they too will find their soul and sense of being change as a "shift" to something amazing. Love and kindness replace your ego as if done through a divine force. In the end, you will realize the truth and that we are one with God. I am!

A brilliant book that got better and better as I continued to read. That is until I reached about Chapter 42 of 58 and suddenly things began to unravel and fall apart.A great shame as I really enjoyed his early work and life experiences. His logical outlook based on psychology was very informative and interesting. But I can see clearly now that when he found God and religion to explain much of his early work that is when this book really lost its appeal for me. Too much effort and time was used to find the god within in his case. It all became a bit too ego driven as he seemed to have lost his path in life.There are some great experiences and words of advice in this book and i'll definitely be reading 'Your Erroneous Zones' and What Do You Really Want For Your Children?But none of the spiritual stuff that he went on to write later.Nonetheless....a very good read but happy to get to the end of it.

Wayne Dyer is inspirational. I have many of his books and love all of them. He writes from the heart and also with great knowledge. What is so marvellous about this book is that it fills in the gaps, because he traces his path autobiographically, from very difficult beginnings to enormous success. From quite early on, he began to see himself as a teacher and helper and was gradually led more and more into exploring the realm of spirituality. He is a life changing teacher. His emphasis on getting rid of ego and sending out love rather than anger or hatred is wonderful and so needed in a world which often seems to be unable or unwilling to learn. If any of my friends is in distress, I always send them a Wayne Dyer book.

This book helps to understand Dyer's life, how he made his own choices. Rather than a self-help book of exercises, goal-setting tasks etc. this is Dyer and his life: what has made him strong. We get see him at his lowest points. We read how he has managed to pull himself through the hardest times in his life. It's raw. I love learning how other people have overcome hardship, it's inspiring to watch others grow from their problems they've had to face. This book shows how Dyer saw his problems as solutions to a better life.This book shows us how Dyer follows his path, how he understands the stepping stones that led him to where he needed to be in his life. I think this book is a must-read for anyone who feels at a loss in their own world, or resassurance that they should follow their own destiny.

I found this autobiography entertaining and intersesting. Wayne Dyer has a great facility with words so it is an easy book to read and it was good to learn about his early life and influences. He talks about humility but what comes over ( almost too strongly ) is a man who is immensly proud of his achievements and his life. But let's face it, justifiably so, he's been a great success and influenced countless numbers of people. The emphasis in this book is his looking back at all the key events of his life and decisions with clarity and appreciation for the inspiration he received to be true to himself and go his own way. Through that it encourages the reader to think of doing the same.

A fascinating and moving account of one man's personal search for growth and enlightenment, and how the evolution of that search informed the insights that he shared with his millions of readers in his 40+ books. His story, carved from the most harrowing of early years, including abandonment by the father he never met and the attendant multiple fosterings and separations from his mother and siblings, shows that it's not the experiences that make the person, but the person's attitude towards them. Wayne's supernatural level of compassion and quality of introspection and insight would almost certainly have qualified him for sainthood had he followed a conventional religious path. As it is,he stands as a secular saint of the highest order. A great book. Wayne Dyer's last great gift to the world.