So I’m probably way late to the game in discovering Marianne, but hey at least I finally arrived. This isn’t going to be book reviews, but rather more of a for your information post. I started my spiritual journey with Wayne Dyer and was forever grateful for him presenting what I was feeling in my soul into simple words and concepts that I could understand and follow. I ventured out to many other spiritual authors, but always came back to Wayne. The others would get too caught up in holier than thou attitudes that instantly make my middle finger pop up.
Marianne leads me deeper into my spiritual journey where Wayne left off. I’ve known for the last few years that Love is my “thing” that deeply resonates within my soul and bubbles up. Marianne has shown me why and is helping guide me further along.
Some items I highlighted from A return to Love:
The perfect you is the love within you.
We’re like the spokes on a wheel, all radiating out from the same center.
Go for the light and darkness will disappear.
But God doesn’t need us to police the universe. Shaking our finger at someone doesn’t help them change.
asking that they be used as instruments through which the world is healed.
Few people have wronged us like we’ve wronged ourselves.
I’ve just started reading The gift of change. Here’s some items I highlighted so far:
when you’re worried about whether the human race is going to survive the next century, it feels odd to mention it at lunch.
The darkness is an invitation to light,
The world we see reflects the people we’ve become, and if we do not like what we see in the world, we must face what we don’t like within ourselves.
Okay. I’m done writing about my crush on Marianne. I have a pretty good vibe on our little posse here on WP, and believe you’ll find these books enlightening.
*** One thing I missed when I first published***
Pretty darn interesting fact! She ran for President in 2020!! Thank you, Rox, for the reminder😊
Sending peace and much love,
Dwight
Thanks, Dwight! Those are great quotes. 😊
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Dwight thank you for reminding me that I want to read her books! Some of her quotes have really spoken to me but I haven’t read her yet. I will now! 💕🌟
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I can’t say that I know Marianne Williamson—I’ll add her to my list. However, Dr. Wayne is at the center of my influences.
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I always love book suggestions, Thanks Dwight! Love the quotes too!
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Good good😊
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She ran for president in 2020 too. I thought I posted that comment already, but can’t see it now. I tried to post a link to her campaign. Maybe that’s why it didn’t post.
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Thank you, Rox. So neat that she ran and for once we got these concepts in front of people and into debates! Here’s that link =>. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/10/us/politics/marianne-williamson-drops-out.html I discovered it was on my end. The very first comment from someone new must be manually approved and then after that they are published automatically.
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Thank you, Dwight. I have been looking for a good read! I also love Wayne Dyer. I have read a lot of spiritual/self help authors but he will always be my favourite.
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Thank you for this, Dwight. I’ve never read Marianne, but have heard of her books. In a similar realm, I’d recommend Tara Brach’s podcast (love to listen with one earbud while walking the dog). She’s funny and insightful and deep – think you’d enjoy her talks.
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Excellent, thanks for the recommendation! I’ll check it out😊
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I loved – Few people have wronged us like we’ve wronged ourselves.
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Wonderful timing! I have been looking for books like these. Thanks for posting. My word of the year for 2021 will be Better. These books should line up well with that. Finally on another Day 4 here today. First in a long while. Looking forward to this spiritual journey.
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Good deal! Congrats on day 4. Don’t get discouraged and be kind to yourself. It’s a heck of a process but the reward is freedom.
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Hey! I hope you are well! Keep us up to date! Will you blog again?
Anne
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Wayne is my favourite. I like Marianne.
I also love Matt Kahn. Whatever arises, love that.
His writing convinced me to repeat I love you to myself and it changed everything.
Love is always the answer.
Anne
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