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I Saw Oprah – What I Learned This Year About Life and Purpose!

8:25 am by Aida 28 Comments

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I Can’t Go Back, and you can’t either!

This past week I had a blast at MegaFest in Dallas with TD Jakes, Oprah, Pastor Cheryl Brady, Pastor Dr. Jasmin Schlark, Nicole Ari Parker, Steve Perry, and the list goes on I honestly have so much to share I can’t wait to go through it, and reread it!

Have you ever had an experience that is life changing, life renewing, and that made you rethink everything in your life all at once…well that for me really has been the case for me this last year! Every place I have gone there has been a push, a cry, and I have left with just another piece of the puzzle. I am excelling, growing, and reaching and I want you to do the same so let me share something with you that I know is going to help you and something that is going to make your life better….

STOP-LOOK and Listen!

Yes, I know you have heard it before, and you may even have the fire chief or someone like him on your mind as you think of it, but that is not it! So let me explain!

STOP! Stop playing small, living underneath your skills, talents, and abilities. Stop telling yourself that you will do it when you have time, stop believing that you don’t have what it takes. Most of all, STOP believing all of the lies that have been stealing your opportunities, and options. Stop letting all of that junk get you distracted. Stop letting it stop you from walking in the divine purpose, and the destiny you were created to walk in, to change lives, starting with your very own.

LOOK! Look at where you are and look at where you have come from, you may not be where you are but, surely you are amazing, surely your are great, and surely you are an over comer! I want you to DECIDE to take a look around you, celebrate what you can celebrate. You can’t look back because we can’t really see in reverse, that is called a memory for a reason. Looking is about the present and the future, so look out and see all the beauty that is in front of you. Plan for the future, for what is coming is clearly better than what has already come and gone.

Listen! What have YOU been allowing to come out of your mouth, is it building your dreams or tearing them down? It is time to start listening to the voices in us we have shutdown and made quiet. What do you want for yourself? Where are you going and where do you want to be? Take a little time to find out what you really want, and don’t be afraid of what will happen if what you are doing or saying doesn’t sound the same as what other people are saying or doing. You may be the standout person in your circle, take on the position and rise, but first you need to genuinely listen., and then really hear the message.  Your life is talking my friend, the question is are you listening….

Today I am asking and challenging you to make a date with destiny.

Take the ten day challenge, and start there. There really is no need to play small, undermine yourself, or keep making excuses about why you can’t be who and what you already are! There is no better day to start than today! Write down 5 things you need to do right now and get started on one of them and then go to the Facebook page and tell me what you did…I am rooting for you and I know you are going to close out this year with purpose!

Here are some action steps for you:

Start the ten-day challenge – It’s Free  http://forms.aweber.com/form/29/1614948429.htm

 

If you know you need something better, something more consistent check out Club Commit

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: direction, growth, joy, Lifeclass, Mega Fest, opportunity, Oprah, peace, planning, purpose, Understanding Your Purpose, Walking In Purpose

About Aida

Aida Ingram is a mom, writer, entrepreneur, coach, techie, designer, the CEO of An Inspired You, an integrated marketing company, and the founder of Girlfriends With Goals. She loves discovering new things, traveling, great food, and enjoying life Google Facebook Twitter Instagram

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  1. Sarah Bailey says

    at 8:49 am

    Sounds like you had the most amazing week – I need to try and do the stop, look and listen more myself so thank you!

    Reply
  2. Ondria Witt says

    at 8:54 am

    Amazing and inspiring, for sure! I would love to hear from Oprah, and I love T.D. Jakes… I collect his books! 🙂 I so enjoy your posts!

    Reply
  3. Noor Unnahar says

    at 8:59 am

    That’s just GREAT . I will STOP-Look-LISTEN!

    Reply
  4. Pam says

    at 9:37 am

    I definitely need to remember the Stop, Look and Listen principle. I am bad about undervaluing myself.

    Reply
  5. Growing Up Madison says

    at 9:55 am

    I haven’t seen an Oprah show in a long time. I might just have to take you up on your challenge. There really is nothing stopping me and I do need to listen a lot more. Great inspiring post.

    Reply
  6. Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife} says

    at 8:59 am

    It sounds like a fabulous event. I love the STOP-LOOK and Listen! technique. I really need to put that into practice!

    Reply
  7. Terry (My Journey With Candida) says

    at 10:02 am

    Holey Moley!!! You seen Oprah!! Now that is HUGE!! I am so jealous. I really do need to stop and think what comes out of my mouth… things we say can cut like a knife and that is NOT GOOD!

    Reply
  8. sarah clegg says

    at 10:19 am

    i love oprah u lucky bugger hehe 🙂

    Reply
  9. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says

    at 11:04 am

    WOW, you are talking to me. Thank you. I have heard it before, but for some reason that really spoke to me. Stop Look and Listen. I do undermine myself. Time to LIVE the dream.

    Reply
  10. Michelle H says

    at 11:07 am

    So inspirational. I can instantly think of ways I’ve been putting off my life. Definitely going to check out the challenge. Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Areeba says

    at 12:01 pm

    Thanks for sharing! I never heard about this before. Stop, Look and Listen. Living life and dreams. Thanks again for reminding and sharing 🙂

    Reply
  12. Courtney Pies says

    at 12:11 pm

    Sounds like you had a great time and learned a lot! I had a pretty similar experience about a month ago at the Women of Faith conference I went to in Columbus, OH. Such a fun time of worship and learning more about myself!

    Reply
  13. Claudia Krusch says

    at 1:04 pm

    love your post, Oprah is the best!

    Reply
  14. Mel Cole says

    at 1:20 pm

    Wow! Seeing Oprah live must be exciting. That’s nice that you enjoyed the conference.

    Reply
  15. Carrie says

    at 1:57 pm

    I love those kinds of life changing weeks! Glad to hear yours was so great!

    Reply
  16. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    at 2:19 pm

    This is very inspirational and motivational. We were actually in Chicago this past July and I remember telling my husband how exciting it was to see the sign for HARPO studios. Oprah has done so many great things for so many people.

    Reply
  17. Akhil says

    at 2:57 pm

    Really an inspiring post. You are wonderful!! 🙂 Thank you for this post and for sharing the most important action step. would love to register 😀

    Reply
  18. Annemarie says

    at 3:44 pm

    How exciting to see Oprah – she seems so charismatic and totally inspirational. I am jealous 😉

    Reply
  19. Corinne says

    at 4:49 pm

    You are right. There’s never a good reason to wait to make a positive change. We like to wait until the start of the week, month, or year to conquer a new challenge. Why wait? The sooner you make positive change, the sooner you reach your goals or improve your life!

    Reply
  20. Chavonne H says

    at 7:21 pm

    This post couldn’t have come at a better time. I really really need to believe that I have what it takes and not just say it but truly believe it and feel it. I feel myself struggling a lot and sometimes I feel hopeless but when I read stuff like this it reminds me of what I’m meant to do and be. I will definitely check out the Ten Day Challenge as I need all the help I can get. Thanks again for this post! I love the positivity in it!

    Reply
  21. Pam says

    at 7:52 pm

    Making positive changes does not always have to be big steps. They can be multiple small steps that will eventually lead you to something bigger. It is also important to remember that it is also ok to be content and happy where you are at when you need to be.

    Reply
  22. Lauryn says

    at 8:25 pm

    Wonderfully inspirational Aida! I am glad you had such a fabulous time!

    Reply
  23. Melissa Q. says

    at 8:38 pm

    Thanks for your inspiring and inspired words! Great reminders.

    Reply
  24. Melinda Dunne says

    at 10:03 pm

    Wow this sounds absolutely incredible. I would love to attend such an inspiring event. I always wanted to meet Oprah it is actually on my bucket list.

    Reply
  25. Michelle Spear says

    at 6:45 am

    Nice job Aida! The challenge looks like a great idea…think I`ll join in the fun and give myself a kick!

    Reply
  26. amanda says

    at 8:24 am

    That would be awesome to meet Oprah. Thanks for sharing this inspirational post. We do need purpose.

    Reply
  27. Healy Harpster says

    at 8:48 am

    I liked those people, hope I’ll be fortunate to see them too in person.

    Reply
  28. Anne says

    at 2:04 pm

    Taking time to self-evaluate regularly is a good practice! Thanks for sharing what you learned and for giving a challenge. It’s nice to learn from and encourage each other!

    Reply

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