Believe

This afternoon as I watched the Piers Morgan interview of Oprah, I noted a few things to myself. 
She lives.  She lives in the moment.  Of course, she has others taking care of many tasks so I'm sure it is much easier to live in the moment.....But still, she believes it is important to be present in the now.  This is probably the hardest thing for me to accomplish. 

She has a small inner circle of friends that she trusts.  She believes in the power of friendship.  Loyal, integral inner circle.  These people will not betray her.  She believes that.

Then, she told Piers that her Brand is "Love".  Her goal is to allow people to grow, open their hearts and love.  When questioned about other things which may be her brand, she stated firmly "My brand is love". She believes it.  Her brand is Love.

Oprah knows her limitations and personal strengths.  She knows and believes that she is in the "lane" for which she is suited.  Her belief that one should stay in the lane where one fits and thrives is a lesson for all of us.

Can money make one happy?  She believes it can certainly make it easier to have the opportunity to be happy.   And, I believe that we all can share that philosophy!

Then, in turn, she also gives.  She believes one gives to others to bless them.  Roughly quoting her "to whom much is given, much should be given back".    Maybe then, it isn't luck and chance that has made her the billionaire celebrity.  Think about that as we envy her wealth.

The most honorable statement she offered is how she knows that she is standing on the shoulders of many who paved the way for a black woman to be in her shoes.  She stays connected and grounded in this knowledge.  She reveres Dr. Martin Luther King for his work which afforded the opportunity for her to be successful.  Believe in the work of others and regard it with respect.

In all of these thoughts as well as other statements and opinions offered, it is easy to see why and how Oprah is where she is today.  I surmise it like this.  Have a dream;  Find friends to believe in the dream with you; Get in the lane where it can occur;  Start working in the lane while sharing love and whatever your special  "brand" is for the world.  And most of all, give and give again.

Believe it, work toward it and it will happen.  Now that my friend is how to make sure we reach our potential and purpose on the planet.

Danette

Disclaimer:  I am not promoting everything to which Oprah Winfrey subscribes.  I'm looking at the success and ideals which may have influenced said success.