Today I am celebrating Louise Hay's birthday. Happy Birthday Louise!!!
Louise Hay has been a treasured teacher and mentor for me ever since I first read her book, You Can Heal Your Life, in the first part of 2005. It was in 2005 that I bought my mom a copy of Louise's book in the gift edition. My mom loved the beautiful illustrations and the loving words of Louise Hay. I had a copy of the book on my shelf — that I had purchased because it was so beautiful — but I hadn't read it because I was thinking that my life was already "healed" and as happy as possible. Then, while my mom began to read the book, I decided to read my copy of it each night before going to sleep. What I discovered right away is this: We can all "heal" our life because it is infinite how healthy and happy we can be.
In 2005 I felt inspired to go to my first “I Can Do It!” conference in Las Vegas so I could meet Louise Hay and find out more ways to help my mom heal. The conference was so inspiring that I decided to go again every year.
My mom was inspired by the story of how Louise Hay had healed from her cancer. She took the book with her to all of her doctor appointments and chemo treatments. Louise Hay helped my mom believe that she could heal from her lung cancer and it became reality — my mom was in remission from it during the last year of her life.
My mom was one of the most unconditionally loving people I’ve ever known but it took Louise Hay to help her realize that unconditional love was the greatest gift she could give herself. Seeing what it did for my mom helped me realize the power of unconditional love. Now I truly believe unconditional love is the greatest gift you can give yourself.
The photo of me with Louise Hay, above, was taken at the Las Vegas "I Can Do It!" conference on what would have been my mom's 76th birthay — May 20, 2007. Right after the photo was taken, I was interviewed for the movie they were making about Louise Hay. The interview didn't make it into the movie but I will always remember how good it felt to be able to tell the story of how Louise Hay helped my mom be as healthy and joyful during her last couple of years as was possible. I am so glad I had some time to talk with Louise Hay and tell her thank you in person.
The last two years of my mom’s life were filled with joy and a large part of that was thanks to what we learned from Louise Hay. I am very grateful for Louise Hay, her books, CDs, and her “I Can Do It!” conferences. Her company, Hay House, publishes most of my most treasured teachers’ books. I am thankful that Louise Hay believed in her dream to publish her books and start Hay House publishing. Louise is a joy guide in my life and the lives of people all over our planet. During the past few years I’ve felt more joy than I ever dreamed was possible thanks to Louise Hay and am very grateful for the joy she has helped me feel.
If you would like to be as healthy and happy as you can be, I encourage you to read Louise Hay's book, You Can Heal Your Life. I also encourage you to watch her DVD movie, You Can Heal Your Life the Movie.
Louise Hay wants us all to live a life of love. She wants us to be loving and kind to our own mind. She wants us to learn, grow, and share what we know. I know that Louise would join me in asking you to please give yourself — and everyone in your Circle of Influence — the gift of unconditional love, today and always.
This is what I would like to say to Louise Hay today:
Louise, thank you for being a bright light shining your love on all who are in your always expanding Circle of Influence.
Thank you for helping us love ourselves, heal our lives, and live with joy. I wish you a joyful and fun birthday celebration today!!!
Today as we celebrate Louise Hay's birthday, please decide to love yourself and your life!
Thank you Gary. I do feel fortunate to have had the chance to share something so meaningful with my Mom. Yes, when you really look at life there is so much good in it. My Mom always told us to spend time with people while we can because none of us know how long we will be here. I am so glad I've taken her advice and that I spent as much time as I could with her.
All the best, :) Margaux
Posted by: Margaux Joy DeNador | May 28, 2011 at 09:55 AM
You are so fortunate to have had the chance to share something so meaningful with your mom. Stories like this tell all of us that, when you look at the little details, life is really very good.
All best,
Gary
Posted by: Gary Carr | May 26, 2011 at 07:33 AM
That's a really lovely message, Margaux! Thank for sharing and for celebrating and honouring Louise in this way! I know your Mom is very proud of you!
Much love,
Anna
Posted by: Anna Taylor | October 13, 2009 at 11:17 AM
MX, Good story, and Happy Birthday to Louise... And to Sonia... I already wished Sonia a Happy Birthday.... Thanks for checking to see if I read my FB pages....
Love DC
Posted by: DC | October 08, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Great story, Margaux. I attended my first Hay House "I Can Do It" conference in Toronto this year, and today I'm working on the details of my upcoming trip to the I Can Do It! conference in Tampa next month!
~Deborah
Posted by: Dr Deborah Barry, Personal Development Therapist | October 08, 2009 at 02:46 PM