How the “Father of Motivation” Taught Me That Life Is Worth Living

By Karen Mcdonnell Hilligoss

In How the “Father of Motivation” Taught Me That Life is Worth Living, Karen M. Hilligoss shares her innermost experiences after learning that her two children were diagnosed with serious developmental disabilities a mere three days apart. The shock of receiving these diagnoses took Karen’s soul to a dark place filled with skepticism and agnosticism. However, unexpectedly, her life intersected with that of the world-renowned spiritual and inspirational writer, Dr. Wayne Dyer. Dr. Dyer singlehandedly transformed Karen’s inner beliefs and brought her to a place of peace and acceptance.

In this book, Karen chronicles a number of miracles that occurred through the intercession of Dr. Dyer. Karen also shares Dr. Dyer’s powerful message that “love is eternal” and how Dr. Dyer instilled in Karen a profound faith that a higher power truly exists. Moreover, How the “Father of Motivation” Taught Me That Life is Worth Living provides Karen’s intimate journey into overcoming disbelief with faith. This book is a celebration of Dr. Dyer’s current impact on a soul despite his entry into non-physical form. Most importantly, this book proves without a doubt that Dr. Dyer is continuing his life work of teaching true God consciousness and union with the divine.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Nov 6, 2019
• ISBN: 9781982237905

Karen Mcdonnell Hilligoss

Karen M. Hilligoss graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy; and thereafter; she received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. She has been happily married to her husband, Christopher, for almost two decades. While dating, Christopher introduced Karen to the works of Dr. Wayne Dyer. At the time, Karen had no idea the direction her life was about to take. However, as Dr. Wayne Dyer wisely said, “there are no coincidences in life.” In 2015, shortly after the death of world-renowned inspirational writer and speaker, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Karen started to experience miracles surrounding him. These spiritual experiences helped Karen spiritually evolve so that she became able to accept several serious diagnoses involving her childrens’ health. These experiences have not only transformed Karen, but they have provided her with a passionate desire to share the impact of Dr. Wayne Dyer on her life with the world.

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To my darling husband, Christopher,

and to my two sparkling stars,

Samuel Raphael and Isabella Sophia

In Memory of

Emily Erin Sitron

"A strong and shining

soul that will

never be forgotten."

And to the family of Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

There Are No Words

Where do I even start?

You all had this unique and special gift.

Yet, you were so generous and you selflessly shared him with the world.

I know that anyone and everyone touched by his life’s purpose resonates love towards your family.

As for me, there are no words …

There are no words …

There are simply no words that are adequate or profound enough to describe his essence.

But if God made me simply to go through this specific earthly experience so that I could find his essence, it would not surprise me.

In fact, it would not surprise me one bit.

And you know what?

It was worth every bit of it.

Yes, it was worth every bit of it.

He has changed my life and he gave my life new meaning and purpose.

I want your entire family to know the profound gratitude that I feel, and I trust that my gratitude will reverberate back to all of you!

CONTENTS

PART I: A Course in Miracles

Chapter 1     Introduction

Chapter 2     Why Write about Dr. Wayne Dyer?

Chapter 3     Who Am I?

Chapter 4     Sam-I-Am

Chapter 5     Why My Child?

Chapter 6     Just in Case

Chapter 7     What More Could I Ask For?

Chapter 8     Devastation

Chapter 9     Where Do We Begin?

Chapter 10   Aftermath of Sam’s Diagnosis

Chapter 11   It Was the Bike That Did It

Chapter 12   He Is Light

Chapter 13   Expect the Unexpected

Chapter 14   The Miracles Begin

Chapter 15   The Letter to Reid Tracy

Part II : With God, All Things Are Possible

Chapter 16   Depression

Chapter 17   The Message

Chapter 18   Grace

Chapter 19   Manifest Your Soul’s Purpose

Chapter 20   Dance As If Everyone Is Watching

Chapter 21   A Grain of Sand

Chapter 22   The Death of Ivan Ilych

Chapter 23   The Road to Hana

Chapter 24   Timing Is Everything

Chapter 25   Life Is the Journey, Not the Destination

Chapter 26   The Confirmation

Acknowledgements

About the Author

PREFACE

TO ALL READERS

I am humbled to write this book of firsthand experiences. There were many times when I wondered if I would have the courage to complete this book. I reviewed bookstores, and I saw that the shelves were filled with excellent books on matters of faith and spirit. I am simply an ordinary person who has undergone an extraordinary spiritual experience.

I was raised in a mainstream Catholic household. From a youthful age, I decided that there were certain things that I needed to accomplish in life. I set my plans for a life course with fervent ambition. However, life did not operate in the exact manner that I planned which slowed down the spiritual momentum from where I was destined to live.

Dr. Wayne Dyer, who is affectionately known as the Father of Motivation to his followers, once recommended that one should, Have a mind that is open to everything and attached to nothing. This statement provides a key insight into Dr. Wayne Dyer’s unique way of thinking. Dr. Wayne Dyer has and will continue to change this world for the better.

As for those who may benefit from this book, I would say that this book is for everyone. To those eternally optimistic people and followers of Dr. Wayne Dyer, the miracles in this book will not surprise you. However, to the reader who is living a life of surviving rather than thriving, to the reader who is unhappy with his or her life journey, and yes, to the reader who has ever asked, Why am I here? and, Do I really have to stay here?, this book is for you. Because I have asked each one of those questions.

I was introduced to the early writings of Dr. Wayne Dyer. However, my life was operating in accordance with the ambitious expectations of my youth. In fact, I believed my life was exactly on course, so I stopped reading his books. Unexpectedly, things changed drastically in my life and I started to lose myself and turned to unhealthy habits.

However, I still had copies of Dr. Wayne Dyer’s early books. One day, I pulled out those books. This was a fork in the road for me. I picked the right person to help me understand life’s big picture because I did not just read Dr. Wayne Dyer’s books, I later cried out to him. To my surprise, he answered me with a profound message: "love is eternal."

Dr. Wayne Dyer has taught me that we are spiritual beings merely having an earthly experience. No matter what life dreams did not get fulfilled, or how badly your life feels now, wherever your heart is right now, do not give up! Do not— not even for one second— wish away this life experience. I have been there and I am so glad that God did not answer that request.

I remain on earth as a messenger to share Dr. Wayne Dyer’s message that "love is eternal." I can assure you that I have every intention of living out this earthly experience. Wild horses could not stop me from sharing my experiences with this wonderful man. Dr. Wayne Dyer has changed my earthly experience; but more importantly, he touched my very soul!

—What you seek is seeking you.—

–Jalaluddin Rumi

—If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning: just as, if there were no light in the universe and therefore no creatures with eyes, we should never know it was dark. Dark would be a word without meaning.—

–C.S. Lewis

PART I

A COURSE IN MIRACLES

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

THIS BOOK WILL provide some details of my life before Dr. Dyer passed to the other side and how my life changed after that fact. In this book, I will explain how Dr. Dyer changed my life after he left his earthly body. I am an ordinary person who was touched by an extraordinary human being. I was born in the 1970’s, into a generation known as Generation X.

There are a lot of stereotypes about Generation X, including that this generation is apathetic and