"It isn't until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are - not necessarily a religious feeling, but deep down, the spirit within - that you can begin to take control"
- Oprah Winfrey
About this Quote
This quote by Oprah Winfrey talks to the value of understanding one's real self. It is just when we concern a spiritual understanding of who we are, beyond any religions, that we can begin to take control of our lives. This spiritual understanding is not necessarily a spiritual feeling, however rather a deep connection to the spirit within. It is this connection that enables us to acknowledge our true potential and take control of our lives. This understanding of our real selves can assist us to make decisions that are in line with our worths and beliefs, and to live a life that is true to ourselves. It is just when we pertain to a spiritual understanding of who we are that we can start to take control of our lives.
This quote is written / told by Oprah Winfrey somewhere between January 29, 1954 and today. She was a famous Entertainer from USA.
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