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I Am Assignment #2: Decide What You Really Need in Life

Posted: Tue 12/27/2011 07:00 AM

Intention: In I Am, you'll see that Tom Shadyac realized his big house, fancy cars and private plane didn't bring him happiness. He found the contentment he sought after downsizing. And he's not alone. Look at nature—nothing in nature takes more than it needs, so why should we?

Assignment: Today, look around your home and make a list of what you can live without. Then, give up one thing. If after today you discover you don't need it, pay it forward and give this item to someone in need.

Examples: If you can get by with five pairs of shoes, not the 20 in your closet, donate them to your favorite organization. Are there more computers in your house than there are people? Donate the ones you don't need to a local school or senior center.

Watch I Am on "Super Soul Sunday" January 1 at 8 a.m. and noon ET/PT.

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Assignment #1: Shift Your Thinking

Meet Tom Shadyac

Posted: Mon 12/26/2011 09:00 AM
Photo: Courtesy of Tom Shadyac
Photo: Courtesy of Tom Shadyac

Meet Tom Shadyac, the Hollywood director who walked away from millions—and is now on a mission to answer the questions, "What's wrong with our world, and what can we do about it?" He spoke with Oprah during the final season of The Oprah Show to shed light on this topic. Discover why Tom moved out of his mansion and into a mobile home.

And don't forget to set your DVR now to record this week's "Super Soul Sunday" featuring Tom and his documentary, I Am. "Super Soul Sunday" airs Sunday, January 1, at 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET/PT.

I Am Assignment #1: Shift Your Thinking

Posted: Mon 12/26/2011 07:00 AM

This Sunday is the start of a new year and new you—and there's no better way to kick off 2012 than to watch the network premiere of Tom Shadyac's enlightening documentary I Am. As you'll see in the film, even the tiniest bit of goodwill can change the world.

So let's get a head start. Every day this week, we're issuing a small step challenge to help you positively change your mindset and perhaps the world around you. Check back every morning for a new assignment!

Intention: Change starts with consciousness and changing your definition of yourself. So let's get honest.

Assignment: Write down the definition of who you think you are right now. Then, write down the definition of who you want to be. Compare the two and decide on three New Year's resolutions you can make to help you become who you want to be. Put them on a piece of paper and place them somewhere you will see them every day.

Examples: If you vow to eat healthier foods, stick your resolutions on your refrigerator. If you want to spend more time with family and friends, tape your resolutions to your computer.

Watch I Am on "Super Soul Sunday" January 1 at 8 a.m. and noon ET/PT.

Give a Soulful Gift This Holiday Season

Posted: Wed 12/21/2011 09:00 AM

The holiday season is here and so is the stress of finding the perfect gift. Why not give the gift of soul? Here are some books and DVDs to give featuring our very own "Super Soul Sunday" guests and contributors!

Mark Your Calendars!

Posted: Fri 12/09/2011 03:02 PM

Do we have New Year's Day must-see for you! Tom Shadyac's documentary I Am is making its network premiere on "Super Soul Sunday" on January 1, 2012, at 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET/PT.

At one time, Tom (the director of blockbuster films like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Nutty Professor) seemed to have it all—big houses, fancy cars and private planes. But when a cycling accident left him incapacitated, he set out on a journey to answer two very important questions: What's wrong with our world, and what can we do about it? I Am is Tom's search to find out what's right with the world and how even the smallest changes can make a difference. Watch the trailer above for a taste of Tom's quest.
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