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Summary: Misses the Point
Review: After using Dr.Dyer's aaah meditation CD for a month, I decided that I wanted to learn more this meditation. Therefore, I bought the book Manifest Your Destiny. The book reads like a personal journal about nine insights he has gained from his own search for spiritualism. There are many things that disturb me about this book.
Dr. Dyer cites quotes from the bible to substantiate some of his points without citing the book, chapter, or verse. One of the bible quotes he uses is "Is it not written in your law `I have said, You are gods?'" (John 10:34) This is the passage to which Jesus referred when He said this to the Pharisees who were attempting to charge Him with blasphemy: " God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods. How long will ye judge unjustly, And respect the persons of the wicked? ... I said, Ye are gods, And all of you sons of the Most High." (Psalms 82:1,2,6). The unjust judges of Israel (i.e., the Pharisees) were the subject of these verses. They were civil magistrates because of their authority and power; and, they represented divine majesty in the government of the twelve tribes of Israel. Dr. Dyer uses this verse completely out of context. Scripture cannot be broken.
Jesus believed in the bible because it is infallible and immutable as are God's other laws. A true seeker of spiritualism cannot reconfigure God's Word for his own purpose. Neither can the true spiritual seeker be ignorant about God's Word and actually expect to know God's and come into a relationship with Him. Dr. Dyer takes a little bit of truth and expands upon it in a somewhat convincing way to fit our desire for an easy road to spiritualism. The fact of the matter is that according to Jesus the door to God's kingdom is narrow (Luke 13:24). There are no shortcuts.
Lastly, a true spiritual seeker does not strive to become spiritual with the intention of manifesting worldly possessions. This appears to be a main theme of Dr. Dyer's book. Those who seek God first gain all they need to be happy in this world as a "gift" from Him. We do not need to grasp at anything as long as we trust God and put Him first in our lives. Dr. Dyer seems to miss the point.
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Summary: Dyer is a very wise, spiritual and generous man
Review: Anthony Robbins the famous motivational speaker states that people have a thermostat setting in their minds which is set at a specific success level. Anything lower and they scramble to get back to their setting, anything higher, and they tend to sabotage it.
Dr Dyer in this book takes a different approach. He mentions that people choose a path to enlightenment that is either suffering, goal setting, and the highest order, living on purpose. We overcome obstacles through our general approach to life through one of these approaches. Some through suffering realize enlightenment. Others approach life with goal setting. Hard work, climbing the tower, and they finally arrive. Finally the people who realize that their is a greater purpose for our lives, and get in touch with that reality. By living on purpose all things are added unto you. It is the ideal solution to our lives.
I remember seeing a bumble bee one summer, trying to escape to the outside world. Repeatedly hitting his head against the glass window. Flying toward the glass, hitting his head, staggering, recomposing, and heading toward the glass once again. Again and again, banging his head into the glass. I sat back from across the room and wished I could speak to the bee and share with him the information that only a few feet from the window was a wide open door. Through continual trying the bee could possibly exhaust himself to the floor, and maybe then see the opening to the door. Others may call upon their greater sense, or rely on their intuitive sense, or greater guidance, and find the simple solution without the suffering or goal achieving.
Are we living on purpose? Achieving our destiny? It may be time to stop and ask ourselves that question, and that is what this book is about.
I find Dr Dyer to an enlightened person. He draws upon the teachings of many spiritual masters. Transcending the standards that are often dictated to us by others. I have learned more lifetime truths from him, than from most any other author. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is steering their way through life. (Which is all of us.) I have never read a book by Dr. Dyer that was not an enlightening experience.
Highly recommended.
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Summary: Finding Destiny
Review: At first glance you may think that Wayne Dyers advice is simplistic and without form. But don't underestimate the power of Wayne Dyer. Fundamental to this book are our core belief systems, prevailing attitudes and faith all of which can either lead us closer to our destiny or farther away. By incorporating many of Dyers principles one is able to transcend the chains that has kept many of us from reaching our destiny and instead allows us to find our idea of happiness, inner peace and balance.
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Summary: This Book Delivers What It's Title Suggests!
Review: Having read other books by Dr. Dyer, I wasn't
sure what to expect here. I was surprised to
find he has incorporated some of his key
teachings and thoughts from past books on
issues like trust and the past, and added new
information on how the reader can connect with
their Higher Self though practicing the Nine
Spiritual Principles outlined and explained
in easy to understand and apply ways in each
chapter. The book's subject matter and title may sound
lofty, etherial or real "metafizzie" but it's
written in language anyone interested in self
growth and/or spirituality issues can easily
understand and put to use. The title is very
direct and to the point. If one follows these
principles and lives their life as Dr. Dyer
is encouraging and teaching, I am sure they
will find as I have, that their life is more
peaceful, that they understand more of their
"purpose" for being here, and that they have
a greater sense of control over their destiny
just as the title suggests. Bravo, Wayne.
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Summary: wonderful masterpiece
Review: I bought my copy in Sept 1998. Recently, I took it out and have another go. I am really grateful to God for guiding me again to this wonderful masterpiece. It is a totally different experience from the first time. So I guess it must be that I am more ready to receive .. now than before.
My recommendation to readers is perhaps , read it with your heart; with no judgements and no expectations. After all, Dr Dyer wrote this with his heart too! The effect as I have personally experienced, is beyond measure. You would certainly be eternally grateful . Good Luck, God Bless.
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Summary: Finished Reading but Still dont know how to Manifest......
Review: I bought the book because title attracted me & author was Wayne Dyer.I think this was dyers failed attempt.He is running short of ideas & still wanna write a book. No new ideas.Same old Stuff.9 principles,Deatailed explaination But no exact idea of how to apply them together like a plan. If we want something then how can we detach ourself from it.Its very difficult I think.If you are detached that means you relly dont want them. God!I dont know what else to say.I gave three stars because there is something to read even if it is very little. Better read Joe Vitale's Spiritual Marketing than this.
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Summary: A Must-Have Manifesting Book
Review: I have read a large number of books on this topic (much of which I have put into practice and yielded results) but this manual is surely the foundation and bedrock of them all. Rather than implicitly requiring the reader "to have faith", Dr. Dyer explains the underlying principles of manifesting, then proceeds in a no-nonsense manner to outline the "how-to" of it all. It's simple and easy to follow, and above all, uplifting. Unlike other publications such as "Your Heart's Desire" by Sonia Choquette, which writes around the subject, Dr. Dyer encompasses both practical how-to together with a more spiritual aspect. There is no paradox between spirituality and wanting material things; both worlds go hand in hand together. A must-have book. (Other excellent accompaniments are "Creative Visualization" by Shakti Gawain, and "Living Magically" and "Stepping Into the Magic" by Gill Edwards.)
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Summary: Had a hard time with this one
Review: Interesting part in the book was the part about how to meditate.
It may be a good way to work away stress in this very stressful society. I still need more science. It seems Dyer is working too much from a strategic formula in his books rather than speaking from his heart. He would be better off speaking from his heart and talking about those who disagree with him. I wish he would express more emotion in his book..he always seems so "Spock-like"...and with Ben Stein type enthusiasm, I can only give Dr. Dyer two stars on this one. Hope your next books are more
ambitious, not just preaching to the new age crowd. Jeffrey McAndrew
author of "Our Brown-Eyed Boy"
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Summary: The Guidebook to Success Based on Spiritual Principles
Review: This is a "peak experience" book by this author. It shows how he has "arrived", succeeded in manifesting his destiny ... It is the culmination of all previous books written by Dr. Wayne Dwyer. He identifies the foundation of success by outlining and fusing basic principles from the Judeo-Christian perspective as well as Eastern religions and philosophies. The basics are 1) "becoming aware of your higher self". By recognizing one's connection between this world and the unseen world a person can transcend the limitations of the physical world and achieve personal goals, here and now. 2) "Trusting yourself is trusting in the wisdom that created you". In essence, to succeed and achieve anything starts with a belief and trust that it can be done. The corollaries to this are, admitting one's confusion and doubt, accepting that there is love and support because we are not alone but part of a higher divinity. Another principle is 3) recognizing the holographic nature of the universe, which means everyone is connected through the principle of consciousness and thought. Keeping one's desired manifestation secret allows less dispersal of one's personal energy to those who react and thereby direct one's energy elsewhere. Recognizing G-d's unconditional love frees a person up from becoming judgemental. You essentially become a compassionate witness to everyone and everything that is happening in your life. The source of creation is a loving peaceful energy, there is no need to force or apply pressure to this achievement. The practice of meditation is recommended to achieve harmony with the Spirit and Source of all things. He advocates the sounding of "om" in the evening and "ah" in the morning as standard rituals - highlighting that sound is the one energy in which we can participate. Dwyer states, "Sounds literally mold the abstract world of thought and spirit into shape." [p. 113, Harper Perennial, c. 1997]. He adds, "Keep in mind that sound is the vibrational frequency between the world of solid matter or form as we know it and the higher vibrational frequencies of the formless world of universal spirit." [p.114] Mental imagery of your desire is recommended to formulate that it is possible and already exists as real. One of the last principles is expressing gratitude and generosity after one has manifested one's desire. This last principle expands to a life of service on some level to share one's understanding, awareness, or achievement with humanity. This closes the circle of energy and love that we receive from Spirit and lets more of it manifest in the world.
This book is highly recommended. Erika Borsos (erikab93)
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Summary: An Amazing Slice of Inspiration
Review: This is a book to read and reread. If you're looking to make some changes in your life Dr. Wayne Dyer outlines the nine principles for (not so much getting what you want) as living a more fully rewarding life. It's more about getting into the flow of living rather than making any sort of material demands and having them promptly met. 'Manifest Your Destiny' is filled with numerous ideas and insights to expand your take on reality, enhance your everyday existence, feel a deeper connection to the world, and really change in a deeper and more substantial way than 99.9 percent of the self-help books on the shelf. I found Dyer's explanations logical and easy to follow and felt an almost internal 'click' that what I was reading was right for me. Few books strike me that way and this is one which I have periodically read to recenter myself when life starts to feel a bit too confusing and chaotic. Reading this book is a wonderful way to regain focus and clarity.
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