The unexpected passing of Dr. Wayne Dyer has had a big impact on me. He was an amazing teacher who inspired me (and millions of others) for many years. He was also someone I was honored to have met a few times in the past few years when we both spoke at events for our publisher, Hay House.
In this video blog message, I talk about one of Wayne’s core teachings – how we can make the shift from ambition (focusing on our goals, achievements, status, possessions) to meaning (focusing on fulfillment, joy, purpose, and what and whom matter most to us).
This important lesson was the core theme of a film Wayne made a few years ago called “The Shift.” I’m filled with both sadness (for his death) and gratitude (for his life). He clearly didn’t die with his music still in him. Thank you Wayne!
Check out the video below and feel free to leave a comment below about it. And, if there are people in your life or your social networks whom you think would resonate with this message, you are welcome to share it with them.
John Taylor says
Thanks Mike for another excellent and relevant commentary. Agree 100%! FInding ways to live meaningfully in our culture of resumes / commodification of everything (and everyone) is tough. Appreciate your ongoing efforts.
Mike Robbins says
You are welcome John!
Denise says
That was a beautiful tribute to Wayne. I met him once out of the blue. After 10 minutes of talking to me, he said, “I have a movie I want you to watch.” The next day, he overnighted “The Shift” to me. I watched it and my life has never been the same. He knew the movie would impact me and even though I was a complete stranger, he made sure that the opportunity to change my life from ambition to meaning would not pass me by. That was 7 years ago. I will miss him greatly.
Mike Robbins says
Wow…what a great Wayne story…he was generous like that and such a powerful force in the world.
Suzanne Stroh says
As usual, you have done a fine, thoughtful job with your blog, Mike. In fact, I am getting ready to send a link to it to my brother, who is thinking about making big changes in his life. I think hearing you and knowing about Wayne Dyer’s work will be a help to him. As always, thank you!
Mike Robbins says
Thanks!
Elvis Francis says
Hello Mike. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Some of us are really lucky to have our resume aligned to our eulogy sooner than later thereby making the shift from ambition to meaning. And its great to see Dr. Wayne and others like yourself helping others to find their essence.
Mike Robbins says
You are welcome Elvis – thanks for your comment!
Regina says
Ӏ could not refrain from commenting. Vеry ѡell written!