I had to go to my doctor today. An impromptu visit that got me out of work an hour early, but had me sitting in the waiting room as an add-on. Whatever allergic reaction I am having has decided to display itself all over my face. Red, hot and itchy is never fun, so I decided to get it checked out.
Even though I was an add-on, I didn't have to wait too long and I got to watch Oprah on the waiting room's massive plasma screen. While I generally don't watch Oprah (or television much for that matter), I found this episode particularly poignant. It wasn't about Mothers, or Daughters, or Motherless Daughters, or quarreling spouses. It was about (what I think Oprah does best) showcasing influential people. In this case two of the world's most influential people. And both of those people were women.
Both of the women are from countries where women generally don't become influential, let alone globally so, so I was pretty much glued to the television.
There is something about listening to strong women speak. They can empower you to action, or confirm what you already know about yourself - that you are a strong woman too. I have an idea of where a bit of that strength comes from. While many of our Mothers may not have been international diplomats, their lives and their deaths are significantly influential to the people who knew them and the Daughters who loved them.
Here were the two women I got to see while watching the few minutes of Oprah I got to watch:
1. Her Majesty, Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan - she spoke of filling up your Good Will Bank and being down to earth despite being royal. She spreads her philanthropic principles and practices to all her people, especially the women, of Jordan. During her interview on Oprah she says, "In my mind, Poverty is a 'she'."
2. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf - her story is a stunning one. At 67 years old, she is Africa's first woman elected president. She and her cabinet have a long road ahead of them as they work towards brining peace back to the civil war torn country of Liberia.
Even though you have lost, Motherless Daughter, I hope that, like the women listed above, you can find the strength to influence and give.
-TL
*You can find further information about Women Changing The World on Oprah.com
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I think all women should strive to be a possitive influence in at least one persons life, including their own.
How did the rash turn out???
Bargh!!! My face is still red and itching all these hours later! But at least I'm not AS puffy and my headache has gone away.
My doctor is sticking with allergies but thinks it could be more along the lines of hives. Cool thing is she's having a blood test done that will check my reaction to allergens native to SoCal. We're having an awful allergy season out here.
I might have to live in a bubble soon ;p
Thanks for asking Burfica!
I saw that episode today too and thought the same things you did! Take care and I hope the rash/hives get better!
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