Dignity at it’s Best!

The last time I was here and  wrote an entry…It was about Oprah and how she inspires me. And today, after almost 6 months of being inactive, I am back, and she, again, is the subject.

I just saw her farewell episode – after ruling the television industry for 25 years and inspiring several million people who tuned in every day to watch her – she finally ended “The Oprah Winfrey Show” with the final show which she said , "This, my last show, is my thank you. It's a love letter to you – my Audience”

I could not have possibly imagined a more dignified way for her to end her show…she simply talked to the viewers, with her life lessons, and credited all that she has achieved to the viewers, and to God! She repeatedly thanked everyone who had helped her through, and who hadn’t….for everyone is somehow connected to each other. This post is just to Thank Oprah for what she has done for me, and for millions of others… I know her ways have paved the path that many want to, and will, follow.

I had several “A-Ha” moments in the last hour of her show. She said some pretty amazing stuff…which stayed with me! She said, “each person is responsible for their lives – and for the energy they create for themselves and bring to others”. Pretty Powerful, huh!

“We often block our blessings because we don’t feel inheritably good enough or smart enough or pretty enough or worthy enough. You are worthy because you are born, and because you are here - and alive! Your being here and alive makes worthiness your birth right. You alone are enough. Feel worthy and own the life you were created for.”

She closed the conversation by saying how her audience has been a safe harbour for her and that she hoped they “will be a safe harbour for somebody else too...their safe place to fall. Do for them, what you all say the show did for you - connect , embrace, liberate, love somebody...just one person...and spread it to two...and many others...and see what happens. I thank you for being as much of a sweet inspiration for me, as I’ve tried to be for you.”

I know we won’t get to see her everyday now….but I also know that she will be back with some pretty amazing stuff…inspiring and touching the lives of many once again. Till then, I want to wish her all the best….and let her know that she made a difference to my life! Because “I will not say goodbye, I will just say, ‘Until we meet again!’” Love you Oprah!

Oprah reigns again – Becomes my ‘Favourite Thing’!

There are very few people in this world who, and I dare say this, are so influential and genuine and extraordinarily wonderful, that one simply cannot resist thinking of being like them – for they know – that even if a part of them can be like the person they look up to….they would have a life that people will want and envy. For me, that person has always been Ms Oprah Winfrey. I know people have their own theories to give, and their own perceptions to believe – but I have adored this woman for ever since I can remember. And she has never given me a reason Not To!

If you have ever known Oprah, you will be very well aware of the fact that she is one tough lady – she knows how to stand up for what she believes in – soulfully believing in the concept of giving Back, and it is evident by the number of people who adore her that all of this is true! She has always kept her audience ahead of everything else, and now that she is running her final Season of the show, she is leaving no stone unturned to give as much as she can to those who truly deserve – and that not only include people who really need it, but also those who have been giving back to society – giving out stuff ranging from the very hot Apple iPads to the ever-lush Sony Bravia 3D Televisions to the unrevealed-super expensive Volkswagen Beatles – She is doing as much as she can!

But it’s not all about the big stuff that touches me, and impresses me and shows me the power she has, it is her ability to slip in smaller gifts in-between the larger ones – taking in the promise of her audience that they will give those away to someone who they think truly is in need! Now that’s what I call true charity! Giving out things is easy…making people do it is a task – a task that needs talent, and the power of ‘O’.

 

Like Oprah said at the end of her favourite things show, “It’s not about the stuff really - It’s about hope – about knowing that something really magical, and joyful and wonderful can happen to you when you least expect it – be the person to get that magic into someone’s life. You will love the feeling!”

Love you Oprah!