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The Real Message in Memoir

 “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” Henry David Thoreau

People are referring to my new book I Can See Clearly Now as a memoir, but actually, as I was writing, I had something quite different in mind. It’s true that the book does visit all the quantum moments and turning points in my life, all the teachers who guided me. My real purpose, though, was not simply to review the past, but to honor the amazing Presence that was by my side every step of the way. And ultimately, I wanted to share with you the ways I found to look at my life in complete appreciation for all of it. I believe you can learn to see clearly, too.

Seeing your own life more clearly involves being acutely aware of anything and everything that creates excitement within your being. If it excites you, the very presence of that inner excitement is all the evidence you need to remind you that you’re aligned with your true essence. When you are following your bliss, you are most amenable to receiving guidance from the spiritual realm. This is called synchronicity—a state in which you almost feel as if you are in a collaborative arrangement with fate.

This has been the overriding story of my own life. When I listen carefully to those inner signals, they seem to say to me, This is why you are here, now you are truly aligned with your highest self, there is nothing to fear, just do what your excitement tells you to do. And that is precisely what I’ve done in recapitulating the seemingly disparate events that formed the entire tapestry of my life up until now.

For much of your life you’ve very likely been cautious about following your inner passion, because you’ve been programmed since childhood to follow someone else’s idea of what you should be doing. Your family, your culture, your circle of friends, your immediate surroundings—all conspire to lay out the path of your life. When you’ve ignored that programming and followed what your inner excitement dictated, you probably thrived in a more satisfying way, even when criticized and judged as selfish.

As I look back at many of the decisions I made that took me down a very different path, it’s clear that I was making those decisions exclusively on the basis of what felt right, what made me feel passionate and enthusiastic, even when the potential for failure and disappointment was a real possibility.

See your own life more clearly today—right here, right now in this moment—by refusing to ignore that which stirs passion and excitement within you. You came here with music to play, so when you begin to harmonize with what only you hear playing in your mind, listen carefully and stop yourself right in your tracks and be willing to take the first step in the direction of those synchronistic callings. This is your highest self calling! At this point, you are aligned with your Source of being.

It may not make any sense to anyone around you, and might even appear to be preposterous to you as well, but just know that in the end you will not be disappointed. In fact, whoever and whatever you need will eventually appear in their unforeseen Divine perfection. Even if nothing seems to be going right and it all looks like doom and gloom, stay with your excitement. Declare yourself to be in a state of faith and trust, meditate on your vision, and the support will ultimately be forthcoming. The reason that it serves your inner excitement is because in those moments, known only to you, you are in alignment with who you truly are.

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MARY says:

I just listened to your radio show. What I got was to be independant of the opinions of other people. Just send them love & let it go. I was recently told I should do something in a certain way just because they thought it was the ‘right’ way. I let it go & sent her love and it is so freeing to do that. Thanks Wayne!

victoria says:

Thank you for sharing the wisdom of the ages and honoring those who spoke from Laozi to Martin Luther and especially our Divine Source. You did the research; you wrote the ‘book report”, we receive the A+. It was a gift to meet you at Seabury Hall in Makawao. Maui is now home, so Aloha and Namaste.

Jane Wilcoxson says:

I was lucky to have parents that never questioned how as an artist I would earn my way in this world. So it never occurred to me how precarious my life could be. I continued on my path in blissful ignorance. It turned out that my art was for those in a precarious place. Who’d have known!

Brenda says:

Thank you for your loving, spiritual books that have led many to a greater awakening for their higher purpose.My life that was once filled with abuse and pain, is now centered on love and forgiveness to share in writing. Your wisdom and your insight have inspired my spirit to recognize & fulfill it’s true destiny.

Karen says:

Dr. Wayne,
I always believed in following my inner sense or feelings, but what if one day those inner feelings turned my life upside down and in that moment I lost everything and everyone except for my three children? I don’t trust my inner sense anymore. I have been lost for years now. How do I get back to my true self?

Cindy says:

Thank you. I know this but needed to hear it from someone else. Your words underscore these: “Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the Universe is unfolding as it should…” (Max Ehrmann).

Marina says:

Thank you. You are such an inspiration to so many. I love all your books, including I Can See Clearly Now.

Dana says:

I believe everything happens for a reason and happening to read this today, of all days, fully supports this belief. Thank you for this timely blog entry and for offering wisdom when it was greatly needed.

Cloris Kylie says:

I’m currently reading the book and thoroughly enjoying all the stories. As I read, I reflect on my own life and I can already see how all the pieces of the puzzle fit together perfectly. Yes, it’s all in divine order. Blessings, Wayne.

Betty says:

your book, “I can see clearly now” shows your spiritual growth. I’ve followed your growth through your books for years! I pass the wisdom on to my family! My son’s daughter is autistic. See what he did about it! Check out his App for non verbal children, avatalkeraac.com. Thank you. Betty

Catherine says:

Thank you for this post Dr. Dyer, it was a timely reminder for me to always listen to those internal sinals. I realize more and more how they have never steered me wrong. I am so grateful to have you out there as one of my most significant teachers. Namaste.

Catherine says:

I absolutely love this. I know this is true. When things seem to be going ‘badly’, I tell myself, everything is good and right, remain open, listen deeply and receive information then things seem to fall in place quickly. This is after years of self enquiry. It is not always forthcoming and that is okay. Life is wise. Thank you Wayne x