An Afternoon with Maya

I watched something on TV that has really touched me. It was on Oprah's Master Class. I haven't watched many of these programs, but when I saw that Maya Angelou was going to be featured...I recorded it. Yesterday afternoon, as I sat here alone, I turned on this program and wasn't disappointed. Maya has a voice like no other. When she speaks.....you listen. Her soft gentle way is so soothing. I love her poems and love to hear her recite them.

Sometimes I get a little sad that I am approaching 80 yrs old in a couple of years. Maya began the interview by saying that she was celebrating her 80's...something she's looked forward to. She said, "My 60's were good and then the wonderful 70's and now the 80's are here." She looked like she was so full of joy. Here was a woman bubbling over with anticipation of what's to come. 

The interview went on telling about her life and then the program was only Maya....telling about some of her views on life. 

She said that words have power....watch your words. Be careful what words you use and let into your home. 

She said that God puts rainbows in our clouds. People who are kind can be a rainbow. We carry everyone who was ever kind to us in our daily lives. Those people are there to help us. Be a blessing to other people. 

When you have a choice in a questionable situation.... Just do right. This will satisfy your soul and no matter what happens....you will be peaceful with your decision. Be the best human being that you can be...at work, home, and your Church. Think about how people perceive you...decide to do better. 

She says we are all children of God. Thinks it amazing that the one who created a flea and a mountain created her. She says that she is a human being and nothing human can be alien to her. We have the same makeup as people who do bad things. We make a choice to do the right thing. 

She speaks of her grandmother and says that her grandma always said, "When you get.....give, When you learn.....teach."

She believes that Faith is the evidence of things unseen.

She ended with Love Liberates.

This remarkable woman died this past year. She was 86 yrs old. There are so many things on the internet about her. If you get to see Oprah's Master Class in reruns....take some time to watch...you won't be disappointed.

Balisha