QUOTE : You can also become more aware of the effect people have on you by paying attention to your thoughts. Note what issues you begin thinking of when you are around various people. When you are with one person, you may find yourself constantly thinking of love, transformation, and the beauty of the Universe. When you are with another, you may find yourself thinking how hard things are, how difficult your life is, how much work you have ahead of you. Monitor your thinking when you are with people and when you spend time alone. Unless you know how you think when you are alone, you will not be able to recognize the effect other people have on your thoughts.