For the Love of Oprah

by Karrin


Oprah Winfrey has captured the attention of the world.  When her last episode aired on Wednesday, she stood before her studio audience as a global citizen with a global impact. 

When Oprah first came on TV I remember how she was nice, polite and always articulate.  As the years have gone by we all have come to know Oprah from the inside out.  It is not until the end of a project or persons life do we really get to see the big picture of who they are. 

In the beginning Oprah was very conservative, but so was the nation.  Speaking about gay rights, factory farming, and sex were not welcome conversations in those days.  Oprah slowly began to attract an audience that was willing to tackle more personal issues than ever before.

As the years have passed we have come to know Oprah in more and more intimate ways.  We saw her lose and gain weight.  We let her teach us about nutrition and exercise with the help of experts.  Her weakness became our strength.  Over time Oprah share with us her traumatic childhood memories.  We have grown to understand her struggles with food, sex, relationships, race, family and beef.  People love and appreciate her life story as she shares her ups and downs with the world.  Never before has someone with such influence been so open, raw and vulnerable while in the public spotlight.

After years of experience and amazing opportunities Oprah 's message to the people of the world is to live your purpose and be grateful.  Oprah has great hopes and belief in the human spirit. She loves people and it shows.  People love her back. 

To love and be loved in return is perhaps the greatest and profound gift one can offer this world.  Oprah Winfrey has opened our minds and hearts giving us all many moments of gratitude and the promise of a bright future.