Emotional Help/Inspiration
“Nobody’s journey is seamless or smooth. We all stumble. We all have setbacks. It’s just life’s way of saying, ‘Time to change course.’
Oprah is known for being relatable, as well as compassionate and empathetic. There are many times from her show in which she would cry when interviewing someone who had gone through something tragic. Most of us trust Oprah right away because of this, because of her honesty. We know that she will help us with what we are going through.
"The struggle of my life created empathy - I could relate to pain, being abandoned, having people not love me." -Oprah Winfrey
"I know what it means to be poor. I know what it feels like to be abandoned, I know what it feels like to not be wanted. I know what it feels like to not be loved and yet have inside yourself a yearning, a passion, a desire, a hope, for something better." -Oprah Winfrey
We all have pain and struggles at some point during our lives, some more than others. Oprah featured many of these stories on her show, which has given us inspiration and hope. She has proved through her life and the lives of others that you can get through it. When you feel like you've hit rock bottom, this little bit of hope can go a long ways. It helps to know that you're not alone.
"Every one of us gets through the tough times because somebody is there, standing in the gap to close it for us." - Oprah
Oprah has also spent a lot of time talking on her show about being in control of your own life. She doesn't just inspire you to get through the difficulties, she inspires you to be who you want and to never give up. Because of our trust in her, we believe her when she says, your beliefs affects what you can do with your life. We just need to be reminded that in order to achieve.
OWN Network, October 2011
The Oprah Magazine
The Oprah Magazine isn't your average magazine. It offers ideas and inspiration about changing your life. Through her magazine, Oprah shares many personal stories, one in particular being her weight loss. She was able to encourage people that if she can do it, they can too. This is just one example of how Oprah offers advice to help us out. She has also given advice on being more confident, and how to make your dreams come true, as well as many other life topics.