Documentary "I Am" Director Tom Shadyac - Show Recap
Original Air Date:
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Guests:
Oprah was joined by director Tom Shadyac to discuss his documentary 'I Am' that explores life's biggest questions and answers.
Show Summary:
What answers would you uncover if you welcomed death at one point in your life? Are you prepared to look deeply to uncover who I Am? Hollywood director Tom Shadyac opened up this conversation on this episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show by sharing his own personal story of looking within, and also by revealing some of the details from his documentary I Am.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
What to Take Away from the Show:
Tom Shadyac seemingly had it all with his life of luxury in Hollywood, but with the homes and money didn't come the peace and happiness.
After his accident that caused him constant pain, Tom was able to surrender to anything that came after a life of suffering, and with giving in came the answers to freedom that he wanted to share with the rest of the world who struggle with a life that's full but empty. If you are searching for fulfillment in your life with more stuff or think the next big thing will bring you happiness, go along with Tom on his journey to uncover how a more simple life can be all you really need.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Guests:
Oprah was joined by director Tom Shadyac to discuss his documentary 'I Am' that explores life's biggest questions and answers.
Show Summary:
What answers would you uncover if you welcomed death at one point in your life? Are you prepared to look deeply to uncover who I Am? Hollywood director Tom Shadyac opened up this conversation on this episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show by sharing his own personal story of looking within, and also by revealing some of the details from his documentary I Am.
Special Highlights:
This episode featured the following highlights:
- Tom Shadyac was at one point in his career living the ultimate American dream with multi-million dollars, multiple homes, successful films, famous friends, and an excess of luxury in his life.
- An accident in 2007 turned Tom's life around as he suddenly was experiencing constant pain with no hope in sight for relief.
- Welcoming death, Tom began to receive answers on his spiritual journey and found he wanted to share what he had learned with others, so he began to create the documentary I Am.
- Tom uncovered many basic principles of human life and also found that the more he gave up, the lighter he became with stuff, the more he felt like he was moving towards a free life.
- Doing nothing more than meeting his needs, Tom has found that he is so much happier now that he has left behind others' view of success.
What to Take Away from the Show:
Tom Shadyac seemingly had it all with his life of luxury in Hollywood, but with the homes and money didn't come the peace and happiness.
After his accident that caused him constant pain, Tom was able to surrender to anything that came after a life of suffering, and with giving in came the answers to freedom that he wanted to share with the rest of the world who struggle with a life that's full but empty. If you are searching for fulfillment in your life with more stuff or think the next big thing will bring you happiness, go along with Tom on his journey to uncover how a more simple life can be all you really need.
Source...