Making a Change

It is 2:43 am and I'm unloading my mind and watching Oprah on ABC.  She's interviewing J.K. Rowling and I'm absolutely fascinated.  As I sit on my couch and blog, I'm learning from both of these amazing women.  I must confess that this is my 2nd time in a 24 hour period watching this interview.  I must also confess that Oprah is NOT one of my favorite people.


Please don't get me wrong...I USED to LOVE me some Oprah!  When she first came on the scene she was awesome.  She was fresh and new and unique.  There was no one on television like her.  She was a black woman attacking real life issues and had come from very humble beginnings.  However, as she began to gain popularity, she began to lose something in my opinion.  Slowly and gradually, she acquired an air of self righteousness...a sickening air of self righteousness.  From promises to little girls in South Africa that she would keep them safe to the outrage of Hermes in Italy not allowing her to shop AFTER the store had already closed, and her comment about that experience being "the most humiliating thing that ever happened to her".  That was the straw that broke the camel's back for me.


What's funny is that I'm so proud of her and all that she has accomplished and I'm proud to say that I remember when her show first aired.  I'm proud of the path that she's paved for so many women from all races, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds to shatter the proverbial glass ceilings that still exist in corporate America.  One of the things I'm most proud of is her philanthropic spirit.  She gives enormously and has served as an inspiration to millions of people around the world.


This interview with J.K. Rowling is absolutely amazing because it shows a very human side to her.  She's exposing her true concerns about her future and the next chapter in her life.  These two billionaires are so completely humble and candid with their feelings and experiences that it has provoked me to rekindle a relationship with a woman with whom I would say very little about.  I'm now receptive to learn from her and allow her words and advice to encourage me as well.  


Thank you Oprah, for sharing your world with us for 25 years.  You are truly blessed of God.  I respect your work and truly appreciate all that you do for people.