Going On Oprah, A Controversy?

I did not realize, at first, that making the decision
to pursue the path to the Oprah show/summit as our Mt. Everest
to climb, could be in some instances controversial.
This did not even begin as my own idea, though, sometimes
I wish I could take the credit for its boldness.

Our early test readers, right from Ms. Colleen Perry,
our very first test reader of the first 110 page edit,
stated with such conviction, and amidst tears shed in between
the pages while reading of our story, in her own belief
that the material was ‘so, so amazingly good’ that in
Colleen’s own words, “Oh my God, you’re going to be on Oprah!”

Now, I did not fully take notice of the possible impact and meaning of her words at first, it took me hearing the
‘Oprah’ name seven times...
I am sure listening now, because I realize more every day
this book’s simple message has the powerful potential
of becoming part of each Reader’s own unique
life journey through our inspiration and deepening hope.

My son and I are very fortunate to be able tell
our story of love, loss and inspiring triumph.

Our story’s momentum is gathering like a tsunami
that is still building very far out to sea.
This is how the support and embrace of each person I meet,
now feels.

This is the power contained in the human heart, in each of us.

My early test readers, are all savvy, professional and very intelligent women, including a clinical psychological counselor. Each reader has told me how they have shed tears and been touched by the writing. This was evident early on as a result of others only reading a portion of the entire final edited manuscript.
(I had to hold a little back for the final experience)

Before I made the steps to send a formal message
to the Oprah show,
I could feel how strong the pull was to the show.
The feeling grew even more with the small, but preliminary response we received from the show.

If you are now interested,
I will further share my thoughts on this process.

Is it too bold for a bird to sing in the morning
or a rose to open its petals to the sun?

Setting a goal, or even an ultimate goal,
is not too bold - is it not required of Life?
... without lamentation?

The secret is not in the getting of that goal,
as much as,
the actual setting of it!!

I too, encourage you, that you can do it!
... what is your life’s Mt. Everest that needs climbing?

Because an Olympic athlete does not say he is going
for the bronze medal, or thirteenth place.

Because a baker does not take the bread out for you
until it is fully risen.

Because a father does not say he will ‘try’ love
his sons and daughters,
he does, already.

The inevitable truth already boldly exists,
perhaps we can not always see it?

Because the birds sing every morning,
and the sun comes up, relentlessly, every
single
day
with
out
fail
I
see
the
sun
shine.

To say, ‘I AM Going-On-Oprah’
is not a state of fact
it is a psychological state of mind,
a statement to Life...

- that I do not any more accept giving up on Life.
- that I will love my son, my community and Earth 100%.
- that I will arise every morning to shine my rays of life
on the world around me.
- that I appreciatively embrace my life in every moment
of every day.
- that the Oprah show is my own Mt. Everest to climb.
- that I always can make it to the top.
- that we must always reach out and help others through all the inclement weather and elements of Life,
to reach for the top in their Dreams too.

Join our,
M2O
Mountaineering to Oprah Team

Membership requires three things:
1. Read and enjoy, 100 Days of Love,
as a gift in honouring yourself.
2. Tell Oprah of your support for our journey,
as a gift returning to us.
3. Share with three more good friends,
this book as a gift with others.


Timothy Leary might say...
I am in the psychedelic state-of-mind mantra I call:
‘I AM Going-On-Oprah’

Is any other state of mind available to me, at this time?

I invite everyone to join me in their own,
‘I AM Going-On-Oprah’ state of mind.

What is your life’s Mt. Everest right now?
Or your Zen koan?
Or Your Path?

I fortunately have found mine in sharing my story
in helping inspire others to their own greatness.

My mind and heart know that
I am already at the summit,
even if there are a few more steps...

M20
Climbing for Life & Love Project™
Mountaineering to Oprah Team

please join the team as an
International Reader Support Member for
Inspiration, Insight and Imagination™

A controversy?... not really!

the opinions here are all 100% that, of this broadcasting station

M2O