Oprah...and my favorite word...Imagine!

Yesterday was 'The Oprah Winfrey Show Finale'. Her talk show has been a major influence for many people. She wrapped up 4, 561 shows over a 25 year span of sharing, learning, laughing, ...understanding.

For the past two days, many people, both the famous and the unknown, convened in a large arena to surprise her and demonstrate the fact that she has influenced so many lives. I was inspired by many people...mostly those whose lives were changed by Oprah.

Quite an awesome memory for her was combination of the 'Wicked' Broadway Show star singing the song, "I have Been Changed [for good]" as 400 graduates of Morehouse College dressed in tuxedos and carrying a single light walked in the aisles to assemble on the stage. They had all graduated from college with scholarships from Oprah's benevolence where they would not have been able to attend college without the assistance. Just a wonderful thing to be able to make a difference in the lives of others...kind of like the 'pay it forward' initiative in action.

One guest, a neuroscientist Dr Jill Taylor, wrote a book about [her] stroke that changed her life forever. Her 'Stroke of Insight' is an amazing read about the mysteries of the brain.

Two insights worth repeating:
All life is energy.
"Please take responsibility for the energy you bring into this space."

So, to conclude my thoughts...Oprah...

There are so many focuses on her...her history, her money, her weight, her hair, her power, her choices, ....whatever.. Like her...don't like her. Watch her...don't watch her.

But you cannot go without acknowledging the good deeds that she has made happen...the changes that she has orchestrated on this planet...one person at a time.

Good for you, Oprah.

And to go back to Dr. Jill's quote:

Please take responsibility for the energy that you bring into this place...

I choose good energy. How 'bout you?