Consider reading the “Power of Intention” by Dr. Wayne Dyer. His book “Inspiration” is also an excellent read. The majority of the world population believes the world happens to them, and that they are at the mercy of every thing under the sun. I’ve learned that my own preconceived notions of who I am and my subsequent behaviors have driven my life. Simple course changes in the form of paradigm shifts in thinking have had a remarkable impact and brought miraculous change. It’s virtually as simple as thinking something into being. If your intellect can digest some heavy verbiage, you’ll also enjoy books authored by David Hawkins, M.D.
Bottom line – if I wasn’t behaving in a tolerant fashion before, it was because I essentially chose not to. Realizing the decision was actually mine to conduct myself in a balanced way and that I could condition my brain to respond differently to previously frustrating scenarios was a breakthrough of monumental proportions.
majdave's Life List
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1. Be the best dad
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2. Attend a town hall meeting
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3. build a house for Habitat for Humanity
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4. Join the Green Party
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5. Help Free Tibet
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6. See a broadway play
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7. Own a hybrid car
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8. Skydive
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9. Take a dance class with my wife
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10. play golf
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11. Join the Sierra Club
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12. write a book... a good book that people will want to read
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13. 6 pack abs
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14. become a foster parent
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15. be happy with the way I look
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16. Get a PhD
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17. meditate
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18. Drive across the USA
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How I did it
How I did it: Looking at folks in the eyes, though uncomfortable at times, was never really the problem. Remembering to do so on the other hand was the primary issue. The routine email reminders ensured I would make an effort to look people in the eyes. Read how I did it…
Recent entries
This is the first time I’ve gone a month without drinking in ten years. PROS – 1)more energy when exercising and for day to day activities 2)skin looks much better 3)I’m now spending more time with my wife and three sons. CONS – Just one…my threshold for tolerating frustration has shortened a bit (similar to when I quit smoking). However this is getting better with time.

