It is difficult to explore the world of self help and/or non-fiction books and not come across Hay House Publishing. Hay House is behind names such as Doreen Virtue, Dwayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, on and on the list goes.
Hay House was founded by Louise Hay, also an author and responsible for one of the worlds most influential books "You can Heal Your Life." In 2008 Hay House also released the DVD version of "You can Heal Your Life" which included interviews with various influential people from around the world and also gave us some insight into the life of this remarkable woman.
A few months ago I got a excited call from a close friend of mine, Leonie, saying Louise Hay was coming to Australia and their was a private screening event on in which you could meet her in person. Of course I said yes to going and so our count down began.
The week of the event for me was one of high stress and chaos. I had attended 3 job interviews, had also squeezed in my personal training session, 2 sessions of boot camp, plus we had my Dad staying with us for the entire week. I was exhausted but excited.
The event was held at the Dendy Circular Quay cinema in which the entire cinema was closed off for the event. We received goody bags upon arriving which included the DVD, the book, affirmation cards and a small book called "Power Thoughts" which I now keep on my desk.
We had a brief glimpse of Louise as she entered the foyer then moved downstairs to begin singing books. Leonie and I enjoyed observing the general splendor, eating pumpkin wontons and mini-burgers, and inching closer and closer to the super star. We formed plans on what to say, how to stand and promised ourselves we would not giggle wildly upon meeting her.
Pic taken by Leonie while in the queue
As we got closer we remarked on how beautiful Louise was and how deeply she connected with each and every person she met in line. She looked deep into their eyes, smiled warmly and listenend to their story. Leonie termed it as being present. Louise was deeply present.
Unfortunaltey Leonie and I did not get to meet her that night. We were 3 people from touching this star when the organisers declared it was time to start the movie and it couldn't be late. They led Louise away...not before Leonie snuck in a personal gift for Louise....and then we took our seats.
I did not feel dissappointed as the whole night had already been a blast. It would have been great to hug her but at the same time I knew inside that the people who needed it most recieved it. I was happy being the outside observer.
As I doubled Leonie back to my house (2 girls on a vespa crossing the city - woot!) I thought back to Louise and her beautiful pleasant face. I am honored that I witness her first hand.
Thank you universe!
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