A story about Wayne Dyer
I became a fan of Dr. Dyer’s shortly after the release of the PBS special “The Power of Intention”. Since then, I’ve read everything of his I can get my hands on. Additionally, I never fail to tune in to his weekly broadcasts on Hay House Radio.
Growing up, I never knew my father as he abandoned my mother and I before I was born. When I read Wayne’s story about his father, and his struggle with the emotions surrounding the man, I was eventually able to forgive my own. Since then, Dr. Dyer has become a sort of father-figure in my life. Whenever I need some fatherly advice, I just pull out one his books or pop in a DVD.
I was blessed to receive a ticket to Wayne’s recent “Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life” lecture in Phoenix Arizona. During the breaks, he came out for an informal meet and greet / book signing. When I approched him, I choked back the tears, cleared my throat, extended my hand, and told him what a pleasure it was to meet him. I was so ecstatic to be standing right in front of the man, I couldn’t muster any words other than the usual pleasantry. He shook my hand, signed my book and said “God Bless” in the most sincere voice. The moment was punctuated with Wayne’s next comment to the tall bald man standing right next to me. Wayne saw this shiny headed man and exclaimed “Ya know, if the two of us put our heads together, we could really make an ass of ourselves!” There was a burst of laughter from the crowd. Wayne has a great sense of humor. Meanwhile, I casually slipped to the back of the room, hoping to make my escape before anyone noticed I was about to start crying. It was a day I’ll never forget.
