
Brave Sarah
After all the scandals we’ve endured with politicians and their affairs or lack of good judgment and values, including the governor of my state New York (Mr. Spitzer), I was overwhelmed with the candid conversation Oprah (my idol) had yesterday with Sarah Ferguson and her awful choice of attempting to accept money in exchange for offering accessibility to her husband the Prince, our politicians can learn from Sarah as she made no excuses for her awful behavior and what she faced to move forward in her life putting this time behind her. I was home early otherwise I don’t get to see Oprah and I couldn’t not watch every moment as it seemed surreal that this had really happened to someone so naive and yet seemingly so powerful you’d think having everything life would ever want to give her. How could she do this to herself and family yet I found myself thinking could I have ended up doing something like this out of desperation, what would it take for a seemingly wonderful lady, mother, friend and former Duchess to stoop so low and will she ever recover and be alright, could I or you ever have done this as well given the chance?
There are so many women who hold low self esteem for themselves and as Oprah explained she obviously was spiraling down to a place many of us fear we’ll sometimes enter, the world of hating yourself, as Oprah alleged, being “spiritually bankrupt” devoid of reality merely existing not comprehending the truth of your actions, which in the end cause you to self destruct. And yet this brave mother, lady, women took full responsibility for her actions never making an excuse for her dealings instead asking forgiveness and being willing to begin at the bottom, pondering her fears, mistakes, grateful her daughters will stand by her journey, helping others realize they can make it back to a safe place in the world after making a mistake, it may take time and a lot of work, however, I felt she was up for the challenge and in the end her fall might help us, thus while mending her life watching her become strong again, better then ever, can Sarah become an inspiration to many who have reached similar low points in their lives becoming the example of who we claim to be as humans, forgiving when we use bad judgment, forgetting, letting go offering a fresh start to this brave women who seemed to beg forgiveness from all of us, hoping we’d wish her success in her new life in addition will the Queen let go of her anger as she did with her son Charles when he willfully cheated on Diana and caused a turn of events which none of us could have predicted or will Sarah be different and the Queen not offer the same to her as I think she has with her son.
Good luck Sarah, I’m so glad it was Oprah you spoke with, non judgmental, compassionate, fair and hopeful you’d be alright because many of us have done things we wish we hadn’t and it’s a time to learn and emerge a better person, especially when your willing to share it with others (strangers) hoping because of your fall, we may be able to improve our lives, acknowledging you never know what life will give you tomorrow so don’t be judgmental as someday you may need the compassion and kindness I hope we are able to give to Sarah.
We’re on vacation for the week, staying in the Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid, New York, the weather is wonderful and the facilities are magnificent equating to a very peaceful and satisfied experience and already I’m wondering how three full nights and days have already passed. It seems as though time is merciless as to how quickly it goes by and I’m feeling anxiety as I realize I’ll return to the real world all too soon filled with pressure and retiring peace as we go back to our normal everyday lives. I’m not complaining I’m wondering how you find the balance realizing most of us wish our worlds were filled with vacation and good times instead of work and obligations I know it’s not just me, however today I wish I’d win the lottery and didn’t have to think about anything except what would make me and my family happy.




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