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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
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