With his usual mix of enthusiasm, optimism, and anecdote, Dr. Wayne Dyer is back again to emphasize that we are in control of our life experiences. Quoting everything from the Bible to The Tao of Pooh, he returns continually to his central point: with truth and self-awareness, all things are possible, including physical healing, improved relationships, and great personal accomplishment. There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem dissects what is meant by the word problem and shows us how to achieve our deepest wishes with surprisingly simple suggestions.

Illustrating the possibilities with a variety of stories and letters, Dyer manages to nicely balance the whimsical with the practical. On one page, you'll find straightforward advice like, "If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you. Be honest and frank anyway." In the next section, you'll find a long explanation of the importance of finding "the potential to keep your field of energy uncontaminated." Some may find this disconcerting, yet it also allows careful readers to search out the particular story or method that works for them. Anecdotes from addicts, parents whose children have died, and hospital patients are strewn throughout the book, as are references to Dyer's previous works and lengthy passages from other spiritual authors. In every case, these stories showcase the power of positive thinking and using those positive thoughts to manifest positive change. Although this attempt at changing the world one thought at a time is not vastly different in tone or message from Dyer's previous works, his fans will nevertheless appreciate it. --Jill Lightner

From Publishers Weekly
The first half of this book is virtually interchangeable with any number of manuals by Deepak Chopra, John Bradshaw and Marianne Williamson. Self-help guru Dyer urges readers not to let their problems get them down; problems, he chirps, are just illusions anyway. Like many other pop spirituality writers in our multicultural age, Dyer draws on spiritual wisdom from the world over, peppering his pages with quotations from the Bhagavad Gita and the Bible. Dyer too often veers into the blatantly self-promotional, weaving in letters from readers who say their lives have been utterly transformed by following his advice. But the second half of the book an extended meditation on Francis of Assisi's well-known prayer "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace" distinguishes this offering from the rest of the self-help pack. Dyer urges readers to choose peace, to think about the sun's light and energy when they stumble into a place of darkness and to focus on hope when all they feel is despair. He advises acting loving in situations filled with anger and hate, letting go of fear and "shifting from pessimism to optimism." These aren't breathtakingly original suggestions, but Dyer, returning again and again to the words of St. Francis, presents such familiar lessons in a fresh and loving way. Dyer's large and loyal following will enjoy this book, but he would have done his readers a favor by lopping off the first 140 pages. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
A popular author and lecturer for over a quarter-century, Dyer continues his teachings into the world of the spirit. This set is in many ways hard to peg: it is spirituality, but also psychology, self-help, philosophy, religion, and health all combined. But then the author would doubtless be pleased that his work is so all-encompassing. One of the central themes of these lectures is Dyer's teaching on living the famous prayer of St. Francis. From this comes his premise that the secret to solving our problems comes from within ourselves, from our spiritual side. He is a very engaging speaker, who is wonderfully gifted in telling stories, relating ideas, and in general keeping an audience interested. In this recording, he masterfully displays these skills. The production quality itself is very good, especially when one considers that this is a live broadcast. Recommended for public libraries where Dyer's writings, or those of similar views, are popular. Michael T. Fein, Central Virginia Community Coll., Lynchburg Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From AudioFile
[Editor's Note: The following is a combined review with the unabridged THERE IS A SPIRITUAL SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM.]--The longer program is a recording of a seminar in which Dyer encourages us to surrender to the good of the universe, pay attention to life's energy, and create the life we are destined to have simply by thinking about it with complete emotional conviction. The shorter program is a gorgeous studio recording that is equally powerful and enlightening, but that offers less social texture--and less supporting material--than the unabridged seminar version. Dyer also has more gravitas in the studio than in front of an audience, where his conversational style takes some of the intensity out of his message. In both formats, Dyer's growing humility and continuous quest for clarity make him one of the best spiritual teachers of our age. T.W. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

From Booklist
For you, yes, for you, pop psychologist Dyer has the solution to every problem: rather than remaining stuck in the dark dross of material reality, raise your vibrational level to that of the spiritual. Surrender to the universal energy because "whatever solution you seek for whatever problem you may have is available to you in this moment." God, Dyer reminds us, is omnisciently ready, omnipresently willing, and omnipotently able to help anyone out of any jam. Negative thinkers may question how true surrender always leads to getting exactly what one wants--which would be health, wealth, and true love--and may notice a subtle shaming of those who do not manifest spirituality by having health, wealth, and true love, but such negative thinking is, Dyer cautions, vibrationally low and evidence of spiritual poverty. As his effectiveness as a PBS fundraiser demonstrates, even all these years after he pointed out our erroneous zones, Dyer's message, given backbone by citations of Eastern and Western religious writings, appeals strongly to positive thinkers. Order accordingly. Patricia Monaghan
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In this inspiring new audio, bestselling author Wayne W. Dyer shows us that there is an omnipresent spiritual force right at our fingertips that contains the solution to our problems -- from ill health, to financial worries, to relationship difficulties. Drawing from various spiritual traditions, especially from the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, Dyer helps us unplug from the material world and awaken to the divine within.There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem provides the essential foundations for spiritual problem solving, and explains the basic principles needed to understand and access the world of spirit. You'll hear the words of Patanjali, a Yogi mystic whose teachings and practices deeply affected Dyer and informed his realization that the spiritual force is everywhere. Then Dr. Dyer gives specific suggestions to help listeners put spiritual problem solving into practice. St. Francis's legacy is one of love, harmony, and service -- putting our collective energies toward what we are for instead of what we are against.As Dyer writes, "Thinking is the source of problems. Your heart holds the answer to solving them."

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In this inspiring new book, bestselling author Wayne W. Dyer puts forth the powerful notion: namely that our ultimate purpose is to fulfill a spiritual destiny. In There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem, Dyer shows us that there is an omnipresent spiritual force right at our fingertips that contains the solution to our problems-from ill health, to financial worries, to relationship difficulties. Drawing from various spiritual traditions, especially from the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, Dyer helps us unplug from the material world and awaken to the divine with. The first part of the book provides the essential foundations for spiritual problem solving, and explains the basic principles needed to understand and access the world of spirit. In these chapters, you'll read the words of Pantanjali, a Yogi mystic whose teachings and practices deeply affected Dyer and informed his realization that the spiritual force is everywhere. The second half, organized around the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, contains specific suggestions to help readers put spiritual problem-solving into practice. The prayer embodies the fundamental message of this book. St. Francis's legacy is one of love, harmony, and service-putting our collective energies toward what we are for instead of what we are against. Each of these last seven chapters begins with a line from this prayer; Dyer then goes on to offer specific and practical suggestions for applying the teaching to everyday problems. These suggestions include affirmations, writing exercises, guided meditations, and other strategies for putting St. Francis's words and the wisdom of this book into practice.Profound and thought-provoking, yet filled with pragmatic advice, There's A Spiritual Solution to Every Problem is a book about self-awareness and tapping the healing energy within all of us. As Dyer writes, Thinking is the source of problems. Your heart holds the answer to solving them.

FROM OUR EDITORS

According to Wayne W. Dyer, any problem, whether it be ill health, financial difficulty, or relationship trauma, has a spiritual solution. Trusting his own advice, he responded to a heart attack by applying the principles of this book to his new situation.

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In There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem, bestselling author Wayne W. Dyer offers compelling testimony on the power of love, harmony, and service. When confronted with a problem, be it ill health, financial worries, or relationship difficulties, we often depend on intellect to solve it. But in this inspiring book, Dyer shows us that there is an omnipotent spiritual force at our fingertips that contains the solution to our problems. Drawing from the various spiritual traditions, especially from the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi, Dyer helps us unplug from the material world and awaken to the divine within.

The first part of the book provides the essential foundation for spiritual problem solving, drawing from the wisdom of Patanjali, a Yogi mystic; the second half focuses on the legacy of Saint Francis. Dyer offers specific practical applications for applying the teachings of these wise men to everyday problems, including affirmations, writing exercises, and guided meditations.

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With his trademark wit, wisdom, and humor, bestselling author and lecturer Dr. Wayne W. Dyer explains how we can evolve from he lowest level of consciousness (ego) to the highest (unity). Dr. Dyer starts out with a challenge from A Course in Miracles: You don't have nay problems; you only think you do. He goes on to illustrate how the mind can control both physical and emotional well-being—all one has to do is create healthy, positive molecules and move away from negative thoughts. He also relates stories from real people, as well as anecdotes from his own life, to show how the presence of love in the face of hate can nullify all negativity.

On these CDs, Wayne Dyer will entertain and educate you, but most important, you will learn that the power to change is right within you—and that there truly is a spiritual solution to every problem.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

The first half of this book is virtually interchangeable with any number of manuals by Deepak Chopra, John Bradshaw and Marianne Williamson. Self-help guru Dyer urges readers not to let their problems get them down; problems, he chirps, are just illusions anyway. Like many other pop spirituality writers in our multicultural age, Dyer draws on spiritual wisdom from the world over, peppering his pages with quotations from the Bhagavad Gita and the Bible. Dyer too often veers into the blatantly self-promotional, weaving in letters from readers who say their lives have been utterly transformed by following his advice. But the second half of the book an extended meditation on Francis of Assisi's well-known prayer "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace" distinguishes this offering from the rest of the self-help pack. Dyer urges readers to choose peace, to think about the sun's light and energy when they stumble into a place of darkness and to focus on hope when all they feel is despair. He advises acting loving in situations filled with anger and hate, letting go of fear and "shifting from pessimism to optimism." These aren't breathtakingly original suggestions, but Dyer, returning again and again to the words of St. Francis, presents such familiar lessons in a fresh and loving way. Dyer's large and loyal following will enjoy this book, but he would have done his readers a favor by lopping off the first 140 pages. (Sept.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

The best-selling author of over 20 books, Dyer (Your Erroneous Zones) offers a timeless message that draws wisdom from many spiritual traditions. Some readers may have difficulty digesting his blend of Eastern and Western concepts, but the practical examples will enable most readers to understand and apply the insights. Dyer completed this book after he experienced a heart attack and updated it with stories of his personal application of the ideas. This lends credibility to his claims that we cannot send problems out of our lives by attacking them or understanding them in more depth but by correcting the error in our thinking that produced the problem in the first place. Readers may have difficulty grasping his definitions of problem, solution, and spiritual, but the book is engaging and easily lends itself to rereading. An enticing and challenging work; recommended for all public library self-help, religion, psychology, or contemporary issues collections. [Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 5/15/01.] Leroy Hommerding, Ft. Meyers, FL Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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