Oprah's farewell season 25 is officially over. The 9am weekday spot (4pm everywhere other than Chicago) is no longer Oprah's divine hour. My subliminal mentor is moving to her next chapter. Her energy flow is drifting into a new sphere....
Its taken me some time to truly gather all of my feelings and reactions towards Oprah bidding farewell. Its quite foreign having someone who has made such a cultural shift not exactly being gone, but not really being present as we know it. Actually, its plain weird! I mean, she's not dead. She's not sick. She's not retired. She's simply not doing "The Oprah Winfrey Show." So, its goodbye to a show, not a person.
I could go on and on about how Oprah has influenced me through the years and how I've been a loyal watcher since I was 13 and that I've learned countless lessons, blah, blah, blah....but, this blog is intended to go a bit deeper. Hence, as I reflect, I realize that initially Oprah was merely a tv figure for me years ago, then she transitioned into a more familiar space, somewhat like a girlfriend. Then there was more development and she felt like family, like the aunt who is always there for you. Then she elevated and became more of a godmother....then a teacher....then a mentor...and as I followed her energy I began to develop and gain better insight into my own moral compass, spiritual beliefs and ultimate purpose. Finally, the lessons she has taught in the recent two years are not only familiar but they are what I now know as truth. My truth. So, now, she is my spiritual companion.
In her final episode, she stated that the audience and viewers were now graduating from her class, should take these lessons and live their lives to the next level. This is true whether or not you believe in Oprah or what has come to be known as the "O" factor. I truly feel that I've learned so much about myself, my response to others' conditions, my biases, and the list goes on and on simply by tuning into Oprah's show and hearing the personal stories of others. The special part is that I also feel very grounded and in touch with my internal energy flow. I am living according to the Divinity within and there is a clear flow that is moving fluidly by me simply staying authentic in how I live and treat others. Oprah would be proud.
I am very, very, very sad that I will no longer have DVR'd episodes of Oprah to catch up nightly and I'm honestly slightly annoyed that I didn't make it to a live taping of an Oprah show during this farewell season. But, then I'm reminded, I now have an entire NETWORK to breath Oprah's energy. I am reminded that while I didnt attend a live show this past season, I did attend a show several years ago and more importantly, Oprah was in my living room daily. I am reminded that I am in flow and the "O" factor is probably even more present than ever because now we must all truly seek and live what Oprah has promoted all along. We are graduates. Its time for us to fly and create new mini-Oprah moments (a-ha moments and all!). We have the power to not only receive such gracious energy but to also perpetuate the flow of energy that Oprah has presented. The issue of men being sexually abused and needing to tell their stories, the concept of divine internal energy and the importance of connecting to your core flow to become aligned with God, the importance of living your best life including healthy eating and living. All of these and more platforms were presented and it is now our responsibility to carry on. We have the recipe to know better; therefore, let's do better.
Thank you Oprah for your courage, your commitment to service, and your tenacity while staying true to your Divine flow in sharing your gifts. Are you sharing your gifts? More importantly, are you nurturing them so that you may have a core joy that's unbreakable? I plan to unwrap my innate gifts and explore those that are seemingly hidden. Like Oprah consistently demonstrated, I hope to share my gifts with others as I stay in alignment with my Divine flow...
Peace & blessings,
KMJ
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