Oprah’s Lifeclass Joy Rising Friday. Every Friday Oprah will be bringing us JOY…and remind us what it looks like and what it feels like to see it. Happiness magnified. For the first class, we are going back to 2004 and to Oprah’s Wildest Dreams Season. Studying the joy inspires and lifts the heart. As one JOYful person reminds us…Dream big, think big and believe the impossible.
•Case Study – Oprah’s Famous Car Giveaway. It all started when someone stopped Gayle in the airport and asked if Oprah would be interested in getting a car. After some brainstorming in 2004, Oprah’s team pulled this JOYful day off. Nothing feels better that to get something as a surprise and you not just wanted that thing but you needed that thing. “YOU GET A CAR! YOU GET A CAR! YOU GET A CAR!”
•Lesson: Dream big, think big and believe the impossible.
From OWN: Oprah Reflects on the Famous Car Giveaway It was a television giveaway moment like no other. Watch as Oprah opens up about why giving the audience members cars gave her so much joy.
From OWN: Oprah’s Ultimate Car Giveaway – Watch one of Oprah’s “all-time, favorite, happiest moments ever”—when she gave new cars to her entire studio audience! Plus, learn why Oprah and her best friend, Gayle King, couldn’t agree on what Oprah should wear for that landmark show.
•Case Study – Paolo Presta ♥♥ In 2004, Oprah visited Paolo at his family’s Valley Produce store and made his wildest dreams come true with a walk on speaking role on Will and Grace. His JOY can be felt through the TV…Paolo is JOY!
•Lesson: Every joyous moment is about giving someone this – you were seen, you were heard and you matter. This is JOY!
From OWN: Oprah Shares Why Giving Matters – After Oprah surprised aspiring actor Paolo with a walk-on role on Will & Grace, he shared his gratitude. Now, Oprah explains why giving is all about the underlying message: You were seen, you were heard and you matter.
•Case Study – Bernadette Rogers who worked at Starbucks and was raising her kids and her brother’s kids. The day off. A Toys’R’Us 20 minute shopping spree for the 9 kids. Pure JOY! Then…they bring in NATE! OMG! A house. JOYfulness…with love.
•Lesson: Every single time I was able to do that, I was able to receive the joy 100 fold in return.
From OWN: Bernadette’s Surprise of a Lifetime – In 2004, Oprah surprised Bernadette, a deserving mother of nine, with a shopping spree for her children, new furniture, kitchen appliances and Nate Berkus’ decorating assistance…but that wasn’t all! Look back at the unforgettable moment when Oprah told Bernadette she was buying her a new home. Plus, Oprah discusses why giving joy is just as powerful as receiving joy.
I saw this on Oprah’s lifeclass when she blessed that family of 10 with a home. I always look at what I dont have and complain,but when I saw this I closed my mouth cause the tears would not stop coming. It is a beatiful thing to see a such a amazing blessing come to someone. We dont know if she deserves it or not. Who are we to judge if she doesnt deserve it. Everyone deserves happiness. One day I pray to GOD in heaven that when I am able to give to someone I will be a blessing. It does make your heart feel good to give. I give now but nothing is more satisfying to give to someone who cant do anything for you in return. You are not looking for a pat on the back, or a job well done speech. You just sincerely give to someone to make their lives a little easier. Paying if forward is what its all about. One day I pray to stand and pay it forward more that I am able to now. It is more blessed to give than recieve.
I love the concept of capturing Joy every Friday. Just the energy of saying the word joy brings an undeniable feeling of pleasure. It makes me want to smile, laugh, and celebrate. Lately my intention has been to successfully frame myself around Joy and find everything emerged in it. Perhapson Joy! this is a new coping mechanism. What better way to be? Time to focus on Joy!