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There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem

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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 worri...more

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Published October 13th 2009 by HarperCollins e-books (first published April 1st 1998)

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Jul 08, 2011 Bridget rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I am beginning to believe that anything by Wayne Dyer is amazing, but I may be partial. I love his soothing voice, his wonderful sense of humor, and his brilliant messages. If you are struggling in any area of your life, or if you're having a great time and want ti to get even better, then you really shoudl consider this book. According to him, there are no problems in life. We create the problems. I had to listen to this part several times because it's difficult to grasp. Life doesn't have to b...more

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Mar 24, 2010 Jeff Maziarek rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In this book Dyer focuses half of the content on interpreting the famous "St. Francis Prayer." In all honesty, this title didn't resonate with me as much as other books he's written. This is not to suggest there isn't value in this work, for there surely is, it's just in my view it's not among the best of the numerous books he's written throughout his long and storied career. Here is one of my favorite passages from it:

"Who are the people who seem to be able to push your buttons and send you int...more

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Mar 20, 2009 Judith rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Dyer as normal quotes others and recommends lots of books.
One fact I didn't agree with but before I joined the LDS (Mormon) church believed is that there is no devil. He believes there is no devil so problems are thoughts. If you live in the now and connect with God (light)and keep away from dark all will be okay. I understand the theory of bad and darkness, as a dark bad feeling only I look at night with light as beautiful. I'm a morning person so I really don't go out much in the night but I w...more

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Feb 18, 2013 Barbara Cadwell rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Everyone!

Recommended to Barbara by: A Program Person

Other than the books I have written, smile here, ‘There’s a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem’ by Wayne Dyer is one of the best books I’ve ever read. At the time, I was onto the energy principle, but not yet into it. Since, I fully comprehend energy and how it works on all dimensions.
So says Dyer, there’s low/slow energy & high energy. We equate high energy with busy, busy, busy. Wrong! That’s low/slow energy. High energy reflects divine connection. Therefore, when drifting on error think...more

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Feb 05, 2012 Andrea Samadi rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book gives the reader hope to uncovering the solutions of the mind. I picked this book up to see what perspective Dyer would give me to help me feel at ease as I tackled those difficult times in life, and I felt so good as I read things I knew were true.

Constantly working on keeping myself in a higher vibration is one way I am working on the prevention of life's challenges, but when they do hit me, I know that I just cannot give them energy. Practicing Dyers theories, has been time well sp...more

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May 25, 2008 Laura rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Maybe it's just me, but I have a problem with people telling me how to live when it doesn't look like they can do what they suggest the rest of us should do.

Let's take for example Dr. Wayne Dyer's There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem.' Wasn't there a spiritual solution to prevent any of his three marriages from ending in divorce? Or didn't he think divorce was a problem? I'm assuming he took the same vows all married people take, the ones that include 'Until death do us part.' Don't tho...more Maybe it's just me, but I have a problem with people telling me how to live when it doesn't look like they can do what they suggest the rest of us should do.

Let's take for example Dr. Wayne Dyer's There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem.' Wasn't there a spiritual solution to prevent any of his three marriages from ending in divorce? Or didn't he think divorce was a problem? I'm assuming he took the same vows all married people take, the ones that include 'Until death do us part.' Don't those vows apply to him? Instead of writing Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life,' maybe he should've written 'Change Your Mind, Change Your Wife.'

Wayne Dyer leads the self-help brigade appearing on the highly regarded PBS channel. PBS, which stands for PUBLIC Broadcasting System means that your donations help fund his programs. In addition to what he gets paid to appear in the studio, he gets to promulgate his products during breaks in the program.

"Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into," says Dr. Dyer. How we do that is something of a mystery. What is obvious, however, is that if you can write a fluffy inspirational book packed with maxims sans substance, you can make a bundle. Just open up and let the universe send you its abundance. "Successful people make money," he says. "It's not that people who make money become successful, but that successful people attract money. They bring success to what they do."

Is money the only barometer of success? Does anyone really understand how to "attract money?" Doesn't that sound a little passive to you? If you want money, I always thought you had to work for it. But that concept isn't going to sell any books, tapes, CDs, DVDs, or tickets to speaking engagements.

How much money do you think we spend for self-help advice? "Americans spend upward of $8 billion every year on self-help programs and products," says one industry expert. American pop psychology and pseudo spirituality is an industry that offers a quick fix to whatever ails us, but never actually delivers the payoff. One book, after another CD, after another DVD comes out restating essentially the same message: "If you follow my program, you'll achieve a life beyond your wildest dreams." I see a lot of people buying the products, but not many living a life beyond their wildest dreams.
Am I saying that people like Dr. Dyer do more harm than good? Not necessarily. What I'm saying is that there's no quick fix, no shortcut to living the life of your dreams. It requires a little luck and a lot of hard work. No one can tell you the meaning of life. The purpose of your life is the purpose you give it. Don't rely on a self-help guru to neatly package a solution to your individual problems. That's your job. If you're successful, even if you never utter a word or write a book, how you live will speak volumes about you.

As Dr. Wayne Dyer says, "Your children will see what you're all about by what you live rather than what you say."(less)

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Judith Perhaps his thoughts were before his 2 previous marriages. He has been with this wife for years I believe. Reading self help books (and he quotes a lo...more
Mar 20, 2009 06:23am

Laura Judith wrote: "Perhaps his thoughts were before his 2 previous marriages. He has been with this wife for years I believe. Reading self help books (and...more Judith wrote: "Perhaps his thoughts were before his 2 previous marriages. He has been with this wife for years I believe. Reading self help books (and he quotes a lot) is just that, self help. He mentions his ..."

Judith, thank you for your comments and for directing me to Peace Pilgrim. I found the website peacepilgrim.com and it's wonderful.

First please let me say that if anyone has truly had a lasting benefit from the words of self-help gurus, who am I to cast aspersions? However, I have yet to observe any lasting change in myself or anyone else who purchases one book after another in an effort to procure the elusive, life-changing spiritual ease promised by these people. Notice how they just HAVE TO keep putting out new material. Is there something they forgot to tell us in the previous book? No, they get millions from their publishers for putting out yet another book and promoting it on tour. It's just another business wrapped up in a pseudo-spiritual bow. Real spirituality is free.

For years I bought books, tapes, and cds by Dr. Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford, Pema Chodron, Eckhart Tolle, Caroline Myss, Gary Zukov, etc., and would be glad to send them to your library if you truly believe they do more than make one feel good for a little while, offering nothing of real substance that isn't already available for free from loving and compassionate people like Peace Pilgrim who lived what she preached. If Dr. Dyer really wanted to "give away so much" why does he charge for his books, tapes, cds, dvds, and speaking engagements? He admits he has more than enough money to live and pay for his Flordia and Hawaii houses. I saw him speak at the Javits Center in NYC a few years ago, and he's just like any other man. His show was almost word-for-word the same lecture I had just heard on PBS, sort of like a stand-up routine. Afterward, I waited in line to have him autograph his book, and I saw him "interacting" with one of the other young women. Let's just say it's no surprise he's been divorced so often. That's when I started to question the motives of these "superstar gurus." They're no different from us; they just appear different in front of the camera.

My conclusion is (and it has been my experience)that I will find my own answers though effort, experience, and maturity, not by chanting a mantra and waiting for things to come to me. I'm not going to "attract" money (what am I, a magnet? and what's with all his emphasis on money?), I'm going to work for it. I know, it doesn't sound quite as sexy, does it? It certainly isn't going to sell any books.

But if your experience is different, I respect your path and wish you all the best. I leave you with this (it's beautiful and it's free): http://www.fleurdelis.com/desiderata.htm

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Mar 20, 2009 08:24am

Judith Some of the books you mentioned are too deep for me. I'm into simplicity. I'm 63 and financially independant, that's not rich, just living below our m...more
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Mar 16, 2013 Amna D rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Dr. Wayne Dyer talks about that "We don't have problems, we only think we do". He also said that everything is energy and how it can becomes a problem when we put that energy in our head. I learnt that:

- If you have a problem, the only one is that you're desperate from your source.

- What you think is what it expands.

- Everything you created is in your thoughts.

- Give the world the best you have anyway. It was always between you and good anyway.

- If you pursue revenge dig 2 graves.

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Jun 14, 2012 Dale rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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It was good enough that I've just finished it a second time and bought a used copy for my own library. Much of the book is derived from the Saint Francis prayer. "The spiritual solution to any and all despair is one, to move your energy up by making conscious contact with God and trusting in that contact, thereby dissolving the images of negativity and pessimism, and two, to radiate outward this higher 'up' energy toward others who are believing in and therefore living, lives of quiet desperatio...more

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Dec 06, 2012 Jan Daker rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is an older book of Dyer's but no less relevant. For people interested in spirituality, I find Dyer extremely clear and well educated on spiritual teachings throughout the ages. His clarity of ideas makes a complex world simple. My favorite chapter is Stop giving energy to things you don't believe in.
Now, of course, the practicing of the message is the continuation. Wish me luck!

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Sep 26, 2012 Debbie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Wayne Dyer is a master at hooking his readers into his spiritual books with the promise of new ways, new ideas etc. At first I thought this was another self help book in disguise, but it turns out is was a journey to finding out how to find peace among the chaos of life. I was both surprised by his methods and drawn in by his writing. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to find their way in this world, whether it be spiritually or otherwise.

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May 04, 2012 Hazel rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: spiritual

This was one of the very first spiritual books I ever read & it really turned my life around. Up until I read this book I didn't really think that happiness was a choice. I was always waiting for something or someone to make me happy. Dyer gives some spiritual advice for the most common problems people face. Enlightening yet practical I think everyone should have this book!

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Oct 01, 2010 Devika Koppikar rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is the first book I read by Dyer. And, it got me through a difficult time in my life. But his thoughts and ideas about "spiritual solutions," are crammed into the chapter.

I might read it again at some point, but the graphic of this book still reminds me of my difficult time, so it is hard for me to pick it up.

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Jul 28, 2011 Tehmina Sadiq rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Everyone

We love this book! It is a profound read, awakening your inner, pure, spiritual, self healing, self-awareness to solve any problems. We are all spiritual beings, and the only way the clarity in life is achieved when we see and deal with any situation through the purety of our soul.

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Jan 27, 2010 Dan Robinson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Well worth the time, and I did keep my highlighters and page flags handy and put them to use. Like all wisdom writings, it merely points in the right direction, but when the one pointing does so from a place of deep knowing, it can be truly helpful.

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Aug 06, 2012 Debbie-lee rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Wayne dyer is a guru. I don't think a week goes by where I don't think of or apply, or teach someone else a lesson that he has taught me through his books, audio books and talks. Transformative.

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Aug 05, 2012 MeLita rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: inspirational, spirituality, self-help

I find most of Wayne Dyer books are pretty much the same. It has the same teaching, the same messages, only different titles. Some of his books don't quite resonate with me, and some I can't even finish it. But this one is pretty good and resonate quite well with me. It does help me for some time passing a rough and tough days.

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Sep 08, 2012 Hector Williams Zorrilla rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is a great book that I enjoyed alot!

I am using some of this author ideas in his books while writing my next book. He is a great master's.

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Uso algunas ideas de este autor mientras escribo mi proximo libro. Este autor es un gran maestro!

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Oct 23, 2012 Karen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I read this book for the first time in 2005, finishing it on New Year's Day 2006. I loved it back then, but didn't fully appreciate it. I've just finished "reading" it again by listening to it on audiobook while driving through multiple traffic jams on the way home from Virginia Beach. I love it even more now. This is such an uplifting, positive book and is worth listening to for a powerful shot of optimism whenever necessary. One of my favorite lines is, "A basic ingredient of spiritual energy...more

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Oct 12, 2012 Brent rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Elizabetta gave me this book about ten years ago and in that time I'd started reading it a couple times but this was the first time I read it all the way through.

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Nov 04, 2009 Kim rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Read this when my Grandmother passed away; was a stressful time in my life personally & professionally. This book helped restore a peaceful connection to my world.

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Jun 17, 2009 Kathy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Wayne Dyer gives us spiritual tools when confronted with problems. He examines the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and shows how it can work in our lives.

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Sep 16, 2012 Lindsay rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I think this is one of Wayne Dwyer's better works. Good tips and suggestions for dealing with life durring tough times (or with tough people in your life). I have the audio version and will admit that Wayne Dwyer's voice is very soothing. I've listened to it a couple of times now, and every time I do I hear something different that I needed to hear at that time; something that is soothing or makes me think. Like many self help books, you can take away what you want and if there is something that...more

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Jul 01, 2012 Elisa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

One of my favorite all time books. He analyzes and disectd the St Francis Prayer and explains how to apply it to your daily life.

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Feb 10, 2011 Aboobaker Thanveer added it · review of another edition

wonderful book, but i din liked the biblical quotation which author has used in the book, never the less its an amazing book.

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Jan 20, 2013 Danielle rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Have followed Wayne Dyer for some time. This isn't always convincing, though. Kept feeling I'd heard all this before.

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May 31, 2011 Cecilia Zuniga rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I love this book and have gifted it often. It brings a fresh, expansive and deep perspective on a beautiful blessing.

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Apr 05, 2012 Christina Hibbert rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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A book so filled with wisdom I marked almost every page! A great tool for reminding us to get out of our minds and into our souls.

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Sep 26, 2011 Kellil rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I am a huge fan of Dr. Dyer, love his message. His stories are wonderful and his reflections heartfelt.

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Aug 31, 2010 Alfred Lucena is currently reading it · review of another edition

got it for a quarter in a garage sale...but it is becoming worth way more than that...priceless

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Jun 19, 2012 Cindy Johnson rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Great info about living spiritually! I love his wisdom, knowledge, & sense of humor!

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