For Dr. Wayne Dyer, the perfect Father’s Day Gift this year is creating a book with his daughter, Serena Dyer. It is also a perfect gift to me too, since their new book is the first Don’t Die ™ title to be licensed to their publisher, Hay House. The following newsletter arrived today from Dr. Dyer announcing Serena’s book and just how personal this Don’t Die™ title is to his heart.
Dear Andrea,
Father’s Day is coming this weekend and I’m looking forward to celebrating, as I always do, the great joy of being a dad. I joke that this holiday is my kids’ favorite because of the way I honor the occasion by writing each of them a thank-you letter and a generous check. This is simply my way of letting them know how much I appreciate the pleasure and privilege of being their dad. I have eight children, with ages spanning more than 20 years. They have been powerful and important teachers in my life, always keeping me humble and grounded. Over the years, they have given me some of my greatest material. If you have ever been to one of my speaking engagements (or seen my specials on public television), you’ve heard my stories about them and seen one or more of them on stage with me.
In fact, the day after Father’s Day, June 16, my daughter Serena and I will introduce our first book that we wrote together, Don’t Die™ With Your Music Still in You. After so many years of getting great stories from my kids, the tables are turned and Serena shares what she learned from the experience of having me as her dad. I get to have my say, too, as Serena’s stories are followed by my take on the lessons learned. One lesson I always tried to teach my kids was to have faith in themselves. I wanted them to know that they are extraordinary—unstoppable, powerful, and able to be anything they set their hearts on.
My experience with my own father was very different from the life I’ve built with my children. I never met my father, but I did have an experience at his grave site that completely transformed my life—as you’ll read in the story below. When I forgave my absentee father, I set myself free to live a life of ever-expanding joy, compassion, and abundance.
I thank both my parents for the gifts they gave me. And I thank my kids for another year of making me smile, warming my heart, and reminding me that the love we share is our greatest blessing.
Happy Father’s Day!
A day like Father’s Day can be better sweet for some, so I always remind myself of the book title: Love is Stronger Than Death. Wishing you the happiest of Father’s Days whether you have the gift of your Father being with you in body or only in the spirit of his love.
Moment-to-moment with gratitude,
Andrea
