I watched the last Oprah show today. Did you? And I took notes, because she is a teacher.
My notes from the last Oprah show:
Ask yourself:
- Is this where I am supposed to be? If not, where should I be, what situation should I be in to support my growth? And how can my growth serve the greater good?
- What am I called to do? Everybody has a calling.
- What situation allows me to shine best?
- How can I be of service?
More advice:
- Show people exactly who you are. Don’t hide. (Show up, and bring yourself.)
- Determine your mission and carry your mission forward.
- Put a sign up: “Please take responsibility for the energy you bring to this space.”
- If we don’t feel worthy enough, we can’t accept or recognize success / praise / love. But simply being alive makes you worthy.*
- Everybody wants to be heard. And validated. I see you. I hear you. I value you as I wish to be valued.
- You are never alone. The energy of the universe surrounds you and supports you. You can feel it if you listen.
- Life speaks in a whisper, then a shout. Practice listening to the whisper.
Edit 5-26-11:
Something else I learned over many seasons: The world is a giant classroom. We are here to learn and grow. Every experience, good and bad, has a lesson to teach you, if you are open and let it. Always try to ask yourself: what lesson can I take from this?
* this speaks to me as an ethical vegan too. All living things deserve respect — not just other humans.