Whether she is walking onto her Oprah Show or walking on stage, Oprah has a presence of no other person I know. I am grateful for seeing in her Calgary LIVE. They announced she was coming to Edmonton a month after I already had my tickets. All I knew is that I needed to be there. Oprah is a living legend that has inspired and changed the world by being true to herself. She has navigated the obstacles that have come her way – a role model of resilience!
My children were also excited to see and hear her. My son had tears at the end saying that he was inspired by her and that he knows that he will achieve his dream of being a professional golfer because “Whatever follows “I am” will find you.” from Pastor Joel Osteen. I learned many years ago in Jack Canfield’s book, The Success Principles, that it is important to share this inspiration and encoouragement with your children as they will aspire to become more. I love to involve my children in what my passions are. They end up being my greatest cheerleaders.
I wanted to share her most profound messages from that night: OPRAH QUOTES
“Your competition is within you. You set the bar.”
How many times have you been distracted by checking out what others are doing or devaluing your own accomplichments and journey? The competition you have is between your ears. Challenge yourself. Strive for your personal best. Set your OWN (pun intended) expectations of yourself. If is unfair to measure yourself to another person’s standards.
“Education is the door to freedom.”
I have always believed this. Growing up my parents would say, “Education is never a waste.” You may change your path or take classes or courses that you think you may never use but you learn information, discipline, and even most importantly more about what you like and dislike. You get closer and closer to who you are meant to be.
“You become what you believe.”
There is so much power in the words we use as they affect our thoughts, actions, and behavior. Believe in yourself.
“Everyone wants to know they are seen, heard, and that they matter.”
We all want to know that we bring value to the world. This is secret to creating long last relationships in business and life. Be fully present and engaged with the people you interact with. They will remember that you took the time and made them feel that they were the only person in the room.
“Follow the threads of your experiences to figure out what you are here to come to do.”
Reflect on the moments that have brought you to where you are today. How have you been prepared along the way to be where you are today? There are clues and events that have led you on yoru path.
“You honour your calling when you do what you came here to do.”
When you go after what it is you want in life, you honour a higher power – God or Source or whatever you believe to be true. I like to describe this as that burning desrie to succeed at what you have your heart set on. I know I am here to serve others in a big way through writing, speakign, and coaching. I am here to help others finding meaning and passion in their life through my messages.
“God does not require your belief, he requires you to experience. You are breathing right?”
Your life is an experience. Choose to live fully and honour the truth that lies within you.
“Your real job is to know your calling.”
Discover your purpose and you calling and you will be a light in the world. When you act in accordance to what you know to be true, life is not work it is there to be enjoyed.
Although this may be considered a one in a lifetime experience, I look forwad to one day meeting her in person. I grew up watching and learning from this phenomenal woman. I aspire to “be the change in the world.” I will remember this night forever.
What is your favorite Oprah quote? Who inspires you?
