The first book I read of Dr. Wayne Dyer's was "I Can See Clearly Now." Perhaps my favorite quote from the book is this: "I’ve spoken often of the metaphor of the wake of a boat— that the wake is nothing more than the trail that is left behind, and it has no power in the present. It does not and cannot drive the boat. It is a trail that has no influence on the boat whatsoever." It was early on in the book and was the first time of many times since then that I felt as if Dr. Dyer was speaking directly to me.
One of the best gifts I got from reading Dr. Dyer's books was the ability his words had to "make me see." I don't know how to explain it really. He spoke to me on many levels, in many ways. I have had countless "aha" moments while reading his books or watching his tv specials. His perspective, outlook, and attitude have meant so much to me over the past couple of years and I truly believe were a catalyst for my journey from the darkness in to the light. While it seems weird to be this affected by the passing of someone I have never met, his influence on me has been immeasurable. He may be physically gone but his teachings, spirit, and wisdom will continue to change the world through the legacy he left behind.
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