Thank You Oprah

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I must admit that for 2 days, I got caught up watching the Oprah Show Spectacular along with her farewell show on Wednesday And more surprised am I is that I got emotional watching it.

In the past couple of years, I have not watched the show often, due to a minor detour. A few years ago, I was disappointed when she only gave Lisa Ling 5 minute airtime on her show about the war on Darfur. I was so disappointed; the war deserved more attention.

Yet I had to watch this week and luckily good came from it. I felt inspired watching this good-bye; I felt inspired knowing she has left a positive light in our world. The effect she has had goes on into the millions of people. WOW! I could only imagine the love she received at this 2 day spectacular.

I will never forget her words about feeling worthy and the common bond between all our pain and suffering is unworthiness. Yet because we are born, because we are here; we are worthy.

On her 50th birthday party at The Bel-Air Hotel, I was assigned to be her waiter; I felt fortunate and excited. In the end, she shook each of the waiters’ hands and she looked into each of our eyes and said, “Thank You.” I felt her sincerity, her kindness; I felt love,

And so I ask myself, “How can I give more, a lot more. How can I see and listen?” As I go out into the world everyday, I will take these words with me. I may not always be perfect, but the intention will be present. I will do my very best.

The piece here is titled “Oprah Hulas.” I painted this Little Girl many years ago. I used her favorite green and in the brown hula is her letter O.

And so as Oprah said on the last show “You are responsible for the energy that you create for yourself, and you're responsible for the energy that you bring to others.”

Have a beautiful holiday weekend!