“It isn’t until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are – not necessarily a religious feeling, but deep down, the spirit within – that you can begin to take control.”

As most of you know, I LOVE Oprah Winfrey! I find her inspiring, motivating and look up to her more than most. Well, today is her birthday so I figured I’d share some of my favorite O quotes. Happy Birthday, O!

– Love, your best friend from the 4th row, November 4, 2008. A.K.A. Election Day 2008; what I like to call my “O day” 😉

“Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” 

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” 

“Before you agree to do anything that might add even the smallest amount of stress to your life, ask yourself: What is my truest intention? Give yourself time to let a yes resound within you. When it’s right, I guarantee that your entire body will feel it.”

“I think that when you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself.”

“I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become.”

“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.”

“Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.”

“What I know for sure is that what you give comes back to you.”

“Whatever you fear most has no power – it is your fear that has the power.”