Wise Wise Oprah.
Miss Oprah Winfrey, came from very hard circumstances, and is a true testament to winning the battle against low self esteem. I remember this story from a long long time ago, but it stuck with me. Here is a little bit from O Magazine: “The surest way to bring goodness to yourself is to make it your intention to do good for somebody else. Years ago I started a gratitude journal. This year I’m keeping a “proud” journal. Every day I make a conscious effort to extend kindness, grace, comfort, and peace. It doesn’t take a lot to have an impact on someone’s life. I’ve often told the story of Tish Hooker, a pretty woman who visited my church while she was campaigning for her husband, who was running for governor. I was 8. She stopped me and told me I was pretty as a speckled pup. I never forgot it, and I make it a point to tell every other little girl I see the same thing. I know for sure that when you shift your paradigm to what you can do for others, you begin to accelerate your own evolution and trigger a bounty of blessings. What have you done today?”
Self Image 
on April 3, 2010 on 7:32 pm
how interesting it is to me that the gospel and the Lord’s servants have been telling us all this forever. Divine Nature, the Lord looketh not on the outward appearance…we as Latter-Day Saints hear it all the time and yet some still struggle with it. imagine those who live WITHOUT the gospel to help them maintain this perspective.
on April 3, 2010 on 9:56 pm
I am always amazed and surprised at what a big difference small comments make in my everyday life, positive or negative. One of my good friends gave the advice to give sincere compliments on things that were “eternal and internal” rather on just the outside appearance. I’ve found that it takes more thought, but the impact is longer lasting.
on April 4, 2010 on 4:39 am
I really enjoyed this post. I too admire Oprah. i know that when I focus on other people I feel much better about myself. The world focuses so much on doing things for yourself to make yourself feel better. Interestingly enough, we are happier when we forget about ourselves and our problems and focus on relieving the pains and problems of the people around us.
on April 8, 2010 on 3:30 pm
A few years ago I started to keep a grattitude journal that was small enough to just keep in my purse. I love it! It isuch a morale booster. Whenever I get down I just look through the past and then write a few more things down. Also, I do believe that when you serve others that is when you gain the most happiness and self confidence.
on April 11, 2010 on 5:44 am
I, too, have embarked on the “grateful journal” journey and it truly has made a difference in my life. I also know that the more we acknowledge our blessings, showing humility, Heavenly Father will bless us even more.
on April 12, 2010 on 4:11 am
I think this one women has done so much good in her life its AMAZING!! Gotta love Oprah 🙂