Yesterday, Oprah Winfrey ended her historic run as the host of her self-titled talk show after 25 years. In that time, she has become a beloved icon of self-empowerment, as well as an inspiration through the triumph of her own personal story. In the end, Winfrey used her last show to simply reiterate the messages she’s been promoting over that time span, opting to simply talk about the principles that have shaped her life through the ministry that has been her television show. In doing so, she once again inspired millions across the globe, showing why she's become the most famous woman in the world.
Winfrey ended her show with the same style and grace that has served her well over one of the most successful programs in television history. We thought we’d look at the five things that she brought to our attention that will last far longer than her TV show run.
THE "AH-HA MOMENT"
It’s one of those things that has become so popular that it’s entered the national lexicon. An "a-ha moment" is that instance of clarity that people arrive at when they see a situation from all sides for the first time. It is a phrase that has become as associated with Winfrey as “Dy-no-mite” was once associated with J.J. on “Good Times.” Winfrey’s fan base embraced the term as they learned things on her show that allowed them to see a situation from a new perspective, and hopefully end their suffering or be able to forgive. While many of the principles “The Oprah Winfrey Show” held dear – forgiveness, service, validating others and treating them with kindness – are nothing new, the medium of television allowed them to become widespread in a way that transcended religious differences, racial backgrounds, socio-economic status and any of the usual things that divide people. Through allowing people to see themselves more clearly, Winfrey became a symbol of the myriad ways in which people can change themselves and their lives.
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