Actual witchcraft, as understood and practiced by Wayne Dyer, is not the stereotypical notion of a witch casting spells and harnessing supernatural powers. Instead, it is a concept that focuses on harnessing the power of the mind and the Law of Attraction to create positive change in one's life.The main idea of Wayne Dyer's witchcraft lies in using our thoughts and beliefs to manifest our desires and create the reality we wish to experience. Through this perspective, Dyer emphasizes the importance of aligning our thoughts, emotions, and actions with our intentions in order to attract and manifest our desired outcomes. Dyer's approach to witchcraft involves taking responsibility for our own lives and understanding that we have the power to shape our reality through our thoughts and beliefs. He encourages individuals to let go of negative thoughts and emotions, and to cultivate a positive mindset that is aligned with the outcomes they wish to achieve.
This time he sat in a chair. ‘Smart thinking,’ I thought. He proceeded to share so many things that resonated with me so deeply. He shared about the breakdown of his marriage, the challenges of raising his eight children, his childhood growing up in an orphanage, and the abusive men, both alcoholics, his mother had married.
He shared about the breakdown of his marriage, the challenges of raising his eight children, his childhood growing up in an orphanage, and the abusive men, both alcoholics, his mother had married. His first book, Your Erroneous Zones Step-by-Step Advice for Escaping the Trap of Negative Thinking and Taking Control of Your Life, was published in 1976.
He encourages individuals to let go of negative thoughts and emotions, and to cultivate a positive mindset that is aligned with the outcomes they wish to achieve. This practice involves using affirmations, visualization techniques, and maintaining an attitude of gratitude to reinforce positive thinking and attract the desired results. In essence, Wayne Dyer's notion of witchcraft focuses on the principles of mindfulness and intention setting to create positive change.
My morning with Wayne Dyer: Our way of being speaks more loudly than our words.
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of taking a day to myself to attend a conference with a man who inspired me onto the path I am now travelling. His name is Dr Wayne Dyer. I first read one of his books You will see it when you believe it back in the mid 1990’s while living in Papua New Guinea and trying to shed myself of numerous loads of emotional baggage. It affected me profoundly forever shifting how I saw myself, my life and the world.
The other main speaker on Saturday was Dr Deepak Chopra, a man perhaps even more widely known than Wayne Dyer. Together their words provided me with just the injection of inspiration I was hoping for. But truth be told, their words weren’t what affected me the most.
It was who they were being.
You see three days earlier Wayne Dyer was in a hospital in San Diego crippled with pain in his neck. He was given cortisone injections and told there was no way he could get on a plane and fly to Australia to speak. But Wayne is a man who doesn’t live in excuses (one of his bestselling books is titled Excuses Be Gone!) From the outset it was clear he was in pain, but it didn’t deter him. About fifty minutes into his two hour program the pain gripped him intensely. I could feel it. My eyes filled with compassion as I imagined myself in his shoes. He said he would leave the stage for 5 minutes. Soon after an organizer came out to say we’d have a half hour break and then another speaker came on for an hour before Dyer returned to the platform.
This time he sat in a chair. ‘Smart thinking,’ I thought. He proceeded to share so many things that resonated with me so deeply. He shared about the breakdown of his marriage, the challenges of raising his eight children, his childhood growing up in an orphanage, and the abusive men, both alcoholics, his mother had married.
At the end of another 50-60 minutes, after playing the most beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace (you can listen to it hear) I have ever heard (which made me cry), he carefully rose from his chair and slowly walked off the stage to a standing ovation.
I cried again. (Haven’t had a good cry for a while, always so cathartic!)
Yes, his words were powerful, but it was his courage — to fly so far, to press on through his pain but not to pretend he didn’t feel it, to share so openly, to reveal such vulnerability — that moved me most profoundly and inspired me most deeply to greater courage in my own life. I know I was not alone.
I could write a long essay on all the wisdom he shared (below are some book recommendations). But the deeper lesson transcended his words: That our way of being speaks more loudly than our words ever can.
I invite you to take a moment to reflect on how you ‘show up’ for those around you. Your ‘way of being’ is the melting pot of every aspects of who you are, how you communicate, from the emotions you are feeling to the expression on your face as you interact with those around you to the way you respond to the challenges in your day and throughout your life.
So I invite you to reflect on this question:
How does your way of being affects those around you?
- Does it put people at ease or intimidate?
- Does it make them feel valued and appreciated, or leave them wondering how much you care?
- Does it lift people up or pull them down?
- Does it make people feel good about themselves or does it leave them feeling ‘less than’ in some way?
- Does it deepen your connection to them or does it heighten barriers?
- Does it inspire them to be more courageous, or does it feed their insecurities, fears and self-doubt?
I have met many “self-help gurus” over the years. Only a few have lived up to their marketing spin or my expectations. By the time he hobbled off the stage I was left with no doubt that Wayne Dyer is truly a man of God, who is driven by a deep desire to give, and not by a need to be glorified.
I encourage you to check out any of his forty odd bestselling books. Here are few of my all time favorites:
I encourage you to check out any of his forty odd bestselling books. Here are few of my all time favorites:
It is a belief that our thoughts and beliefs have the power to shape our reality, and that by aligning our mindset with our desires, we can manifest our goals and dreams. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, self-empowerment, and taking proactive steps towards personal growth and transformation. In this way, Wayne Dyer's witchcraft offers a unique perspective on the power of the mind and the role it plays in creating the life we desire..
Reviews for "Witchcraft and Wayne Dyer: Exploring the Connection"
1. John - 2 stars - I was extremely disappointed with "Actual Witchcraft" by Wayne Dyer. As a fan of his previous works, I expected insightful and thought-provoking content. However, I found this book to be filled with confusing and nonsensical ideas. The author seems to jump from one topic to another without providing any substantial explanations or evidence to support his claims. Overall, I found the book to be a waste of time and would not recommend it to anyone looking for credible information on witchcraft.
2. Sarah - 1 star - I cannot stress enough how much I disliked "Actual Witchcraft" by Wayne Dyer. The book is an absolute mess, with little coherence and a lack of depth in its exploration of witchcraft. Dyer's writing style is convoluted and repetitive, making it difficult to follow his arguments and ideas. Moreover, I found his interpretation of witchcraft to be shallow and overly simplified, lacking the nuance and historical context that this topic deserves. Save your money and find a better source if you're genuinely interested in learning about witchcraft.
3. Michael - 2 stars - "Actual Witchcraft" by Wayne Dyer failed to meet my expectations. The book lacked substance and credibility, presenting a diluted version of witchcraft that seemed more like a marketing ploy than a genuine exploration of the subject. Dyer's attempts to merge spiritual concepts with witchcraft felt forced and unconvincing, leaving me with a feeling of disillusionment. The book lacked depth and failed to provide any substantial insights into the world of witchcraft. I would not recommend it to anyone seeking a comprehensive and informative resource on the topic.