ICON :: I had most of the past weekend to myself, and decided to re-watch a bunch of Oprah episodes from the Farewell Season. And by a bunch, I mean 12. Yes sir, I spent almost an entire six hour period watching Oprah. Alone. The lessons I’ve learned over and over again about self-worth, empowerment, positivity, love, respect, and money have all made me wonder why Oprah isn’t a Saint. How can someone with millions of devoted followers for over 25 years not have their own religion? Although I am a practicing Madonnaologist, I have always found similar correlations between Madonna and Oprah. They are the two, one-name wonders in my life that constantly remind me that I can get through anything if I truly believe I can (Cher and Mom are not too far behind, either).
I woke up today and wondered where I would get the energy to get through the day (there was a lot of drinking involved post-Oprah marathon). Then I went to Starbucks (that answers that), and put my big boy pants on. I’m sure both Oprah and Madonna have had times where they don’t want to get out of bed. But, what if one of those days was where Oprah was interviewing someone whose life would inspire and save others? Or what if Madonna was too tired to go and record a song that changed the world? Life is too short to sleep. Go do something! You never know what could happen if you just put yourself out there. So, now I sit here at my desk at Shaun Proulx Media with autographed portraits of Madonna and Oprah watching over me, trying to change the world! I’m so glad I got out of bed today…
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