I recently discovered that Wayne Dyer, that sweet, talking head of bald-headed inspiration, isn’t long for this world.

He’s been diagnosed with leukemia; news which rides on the heels of the fact that Dyer’s wife left him not too long ago. Reporter Dan Harris asked Dyer the question on all our minds: How can Dyer preach that positivity is the answer, when the King of Positive Thinking has a life that’s taken such a nasty turn?

Dyer’s response was twofold. First, he explained that he never claimed bad things don’t happy to positive people, or that bodies don’t wear out. And next, he said life is all about how you react to these kinds of things happening in your life.

The storms of our lives are what allow us to see the beauty in it, Dyer said. “Learn how to dance in the rain and be in a state of joy and fulfillment. Everything that shows up in your life you absolutely have to have in order to move to the next step.”

Knowing Dyer is battling a terminal illness reminded me that we’re all here for short stint. What are we going to in this blip of time to make it all worthwhile?

I ponder this as I shove my way through herds of subway passengers running to and from their jobs. They don’t have smiles on their faces, or look the least bit thrilled. Admittedly, I don’t look too jolly myself. My head is in my iPhone, anyway.

I get to the stairwell in the subway station, look up, and feel relieved to walk toward the light outside. I know I’m not dead—just getting out from underground—but let me have my “heading toward the light” moment.

Just when I’ve made it to the top of the stairs, some lady and her 50-pound Coach bag nearly knock me down. I step back to get my balance, take a deep breath, and keep on going.

Check out Wayne’s online radio hour here.

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