Like tens of thousands or perhaps millions of people around the world, yesterday afternoon I cleared my schedule to watch Oprah broadcast her biggest Lifeclass event ever from Toronto, Ontario. I LOVE Oprah and truly respect her for everything she’s become and achieved in her lifetime.
As I watched yesterday’s show with the themes of forgiveness and gratitude, it is clear that Oprah has a wealth of insight, experience and life lessons to share with the world and a passionate fan base here in Canada! (hint: Hey Oprah, how about coming to Vancouver next time? *grin*) But what strikes me even more, in addition to the lessons she teaches in her Lifeclass series, is what we can learn from the example of her own life (no pun intended on the “own” thing although it works quite well, doesn’t it!?).
Pay attention to Oprah’s own life; it’s actually the biggest lesson of all. And if we were all to follow in her footsteps, wow, what groovy lives we’d all be living and what an awesome world it would be. 
Here are Oprah’s Top 10 Life Lessons:
1. She began her life very simply, as many of us do. She didn’t come from privilege nor did she have a rosy upbringing. She faced challenges and adversity like the rest of us and learned to overcome them, with grace and positivity. If a poor, black girl from small-town Mississippi can find a way to turn her life into something powerfully magical, hey, we can do it too!
2. She’s walked the walk, asked the questions, felt the pain, met with failure, enjoyed the successes, shed the tears, did the healing, learned the lessons, she even ran a marathon and more……she kept moving forward, always knowing that there was more for her in life. And there always was.
3. She follows her path and is true to her calling and purpose in life, which is to help others live their best life.
4. She is authentic and walks her own talk, always striving to live her best life too. And she knows that she ain’t perfect either.
5. She remains true to her heart, her values and what matters most. And she lives her life from a place of passion and joy.
6. She believes in something bigger than herself. God. The Universe. A Higher Power. Whatever. She’s in tune with her own spirit and a greater Spirit power.
7. She practices gratitude. Daily.
8. Despite her success, she continues to seek personal and spiritual growth and to ask powerful questions. She does not stop seeking and growing.
9. She lives a life of service. She recognizes that a fulfilled and meaningful life is a life that helps improve the lives of others.
10. She lives a life that’s fun, inspired and feels good.
Oprah, those are big footsteps to follow and we’ll do our best. Thank you for leading the way.
