Passion & Gratitude

Yesterday, Oprah after twenty -five years had her final show.
Her show was a love letter to her viewers.
She like Mitch Albom the author of" Tuesday with Morrie" was imparting more words of wisdom to her viewers in the hopes that each and everyone of us realize we are worthy of having an amazing life and need not look to anyone to complete us or give us permission. She expressed that each of us, if we do not shine our light, we are denying ourselves of living our best life.

I have been an Oprah viewer and fan for years. I even had the good pleasure of meeting and working for her on a television movie that she was producing. She is an amazing spirit on this earth.

Her message yesterday was truly a gift. I also think it should have been viewed by everyone.

The life that I decided to start living is directly because of Oprah's influence.  She always said do what you love, live with passion and be of service and God's good will, will be abundant in your life.

I feel as if I am just beginning my life. I am so grateful that I was open to setting myself FREE.

Thank you Oprah Winfrey for helping me free myself of a life I was not happy living.

Wishing you all a life of joy and happiness.

Peace,
Joe

Remember to SHINE YOUR LIGHT.

AMAZING

I just returned from fufilling a long time dream of traveling to Africa and seeing animals in their natural environment. The trip exceeded my wildest expectations.
My travels took me from South Africa,Namibia,Botswana,Zambia,Zimbabwe,Malawi,
Dar es Salaam,Zanzibar,Tanzania and Kenya

Prior to this trip I like most Westerners are only aware of the poverty and place ravaged by HIV and AIDS.
This is not the Africa that I experienced.

The Africa I experienced was one of absolute beauty and rich in ways that I have come to realize our the ways that matter. 
It was so beautiful to see the people of Africa living their lives with such grace and dignity.

I was so moved by the beauty and simplicity of living in Africa. I have decided to return and spend more time there........I am putting feelers out for some jobs and hope if things work out to spend one or two years there.
I live in GRATITUDE everyday for making the choices and living the life that I am passionate about.

I encourage all of you our there to start living the lives that you want to live, rather than living the live you think that you are suppose to live.

Find the courage to live your DREAMS.

Trust that if you do, you will be successful in your efforts.

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE............SHINE YOUR LIGHT.

PEACE.