by Debbi Dachinger, Dare To Dream Radio Host, Wed. 11am PT www.healthylife.net
I recently interviewed Dr. Andy McCabe featured host, of
Autism w/Dr. Andy on HealthyLife.net. We had a brilliant conversation. I dare you to
accept Andy's dare!
Debbi: What is the greatest lesson you've learned?
Andy: Most of what I worry about doesn't matter. What
matters is whether or not I am kind to others and also, kind to myself.
Kindness can also mean telling others, or myself, something they, or I, don't
want to hear that is true.
Debbi: What is something you are deeply grateful for?
Andy: I am deeply
grateful for the mind God has given me. It's my playground and the ultimate
toy. I can create a new story every day, if I wish to. I can make things happen
that will benefit others and, in the process, enjoy myself. I can use my mind
to wade through the complexities of life and, in my own way, find my way.
Debbi: What do I do to keep my life positive?
Andy: I remind myself
on a daily basis of some advice given to me by my Uncle Jack, fondly known as Jake the Fake. Jake was a
lovable con man. One day he said to me, "Andy, nothing is on the level!
You may not understand what I mean now, but as you get older, you will!"
So, what I do to keep myself positive is to remember that life isn't fair and
don't expect it to be. However, the joy is in fully participating in the
process. We get a big book of tickets for the carnival ride of life and we
decide whether to use them or not. I want to use all mine and ask for another
book!
Debbi: If you could dare listeners to do something, what
would it be?
Andy: Think of their
most life enhancing dream that they would love to have happen. The only
requirement is that in some way the dream frightens them. I don't mean
something that is life threatening, immoral or illegal but rather, something
that makes their heart beat faster and could potentially bring them a sense of
joy or fulfillment. Write it down. Take responsibility. Make a plan. Visualize
it happening many times during the day. Take action on a daily basis.
Tune in to hear Autism w/Dr. Andy McCabe on Thursdays 10am
PT on www. healthylife.net
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