Although I haven’t met Oprah, I have been inspired by a lot of her work. I don’t believe in being a fan of someone that I don’t know; however, I am grateful for what she has done for the world and how she made spirituality more accessible and understandable to the mainstream across all borders.

Oprah has a segment in her show, What I know for sure. Which has often inspired me to think about what I have learnt in my life. As a form of gratitude towards her and a celebration of what I have learnt, here are 12 things that I know for sure:

1. Each moment is too precious to be spend on negativity.

2. Sometimes it takes mistakes to learn exactly where to go.

3. Growth requires work and persistence.

4. I can spend my life competing with others and be miserable or I can compete with my former self and thrive.

5. Sometimes spiritual teachers and leaders show us how to not behave.

6. Intuition is one of the most valuable assets that I will ever have in this lifetime.

7. Some people will try to steal your light but it is up to you if you will let them or not.

8. Listen to someone’s words about themselves and you’re listening to a story; look at someone’s actions and you are understanding their truth.

9. There is enough for all of us. The idea that there can only be one (at the top) is a construct that was created to keep people divided.

10. I will only be at my full potential by accepting myself, loving myself and standing in my truth.

11. Happiness is a moment; however, peace is a constant that you can always acquire within.

12. Abundance is about forgiveness, acceptance, unconditional love, peace, manifesting and being in alignment with The Divine.