What I Know for Sure

by Oprah Winfrey

know that what you’ll find along the way will be fantastic, because what you’ll find will be yourself.

Mantra

When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.

What I know for sure is that every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and step out and dance—to live free of regret and filled with as much joy, fun, and laughter as you can stand.

Isn’t that something. I would have gone to the trouble for a friend but not for myself. For sure I need to practice what I preach and value myself more.

Your journey begins with a choice to get up, step out, and live fully.

I want every day to be a fresh start on expanding what is possible.

my number-one spiritual practice is trying to live in the present moment . . . to resist projecting into the future, or lamenting past mistakes . .

We are each responsible for our own life.

remember that while the canvas of your life is painted with daily experiences, behaviors, reactions, and emotions, you’re the one controlling the brush. If

And every experience is a valuable teacher.

Anything can be a miracle, a blessing, an opportunity if you choose to see it that way.

What I know for sure is that there is no strength without challenge, adversity, resistance, and often pain.

You radiate and generate more goodness for yourself when you’re aware of all you have and not focusing on your have-nots.

“So long as you’re still worried about what others think of you, you are owned by them. Only when you require no approval from outside yourself can you own yourself.”

If you can get paid for doing what you love, every paycheck is a bonus. Give yourself the bonus of a lifetime: Pursue your passion. Discover what you love. Then do it!

If life teaches you nothing else, know this: When you get the chance, go for it.

Everything you do and say shows the world who you are.

“I want to live my life so my aura, when it leaves, is very bright.”

My goal: to stay open to all the universe has to offer. Every year. Every day.

I know for sure that taking care of your body, no matter what, is an investment, and the return is priceless.

“If you want to be successful, be excellent.” “If you want the best the world has to offer, offer the world your best.”

Live so that at the end of each day, you can say, “I did my very best.” That’s what it means to excel at the great work of living your best life.

Happiness is never something you get from other people. The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the love you are able to give.