The Oprah Effect

You've probably lived under a rock your entire life if you've never heard of or seen Oprah giving out gifts at her show. She frantically screams and points to each person "you get a car" "you get a car" "you get a car!" The audience erupts! Some in tears, some hugging, most of them screaming with joy! I've always wondered...does she pay the taxes on those cars too? Of course I would ask that question because there's always some fineprint you're unaware of until it's too late.

This weekend I was supposed to be out and partying to celebrate several birthdays. The first birthday celebration was on Friday night but my spirit was uneasy and I had that thing down in your gut that says "no don't do it". I couldn't shake it and couldn't understand why. I mean I'm a great party person! I love my extroverted self in those arenas. I ultimately decided to follow my gut and not go. I prepaid and everything so you know I was a bit upset. I told my girlfriend how I was feeling and she understood because she knows about that whole "gut moment". She was kind enough to go live on social media so I could join in!

Saturday night I was to attend another birthday celebration. The big 50 celebration! Now that's truly a milestone as well. Wellllll...everything kept me from leaving to attend that party. Two and a half hours after it started I had to let the guest of honor know I wouldn't be in attendance. This time I was waiting pretty much for hours to have my special package arrive..My Bonus Baby! I haven't seen her in seven months and this whole building a situationship with her mother is hot and cold in order to be a part of this three year olds life. But hey...you pick your battles...or not.

In both scenarios I was supposed to be out and about in the world. The universe had other plans for me. It was another Oprah effect! "You get to sit down" "You get to have peace" "You get to relax"! We never know the reason for our break in the moment. I've been going alot these past few weeks chasing bricks to build the foundation of my next house. Metaphorically of course! We have to take a moment and step back to see what things matter in life. When we are on the go so much we often miss out or bypass things that need our attention. My own household needed my attention. I was forced to stop, sit and view.

I'm thankful that I obeyed my spirit. It's when we go against our gut, things tend to go in the wrong direction! I'm thankful for people in my life who understand and respect that I need to do me in order to function healthy. With that said (in my Oprah voice) "you get to relax" "you get to have peace" "you get to be happy"!

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