BTN News: Oprah Winfrey, the famous media mogul who is now 70 years old, has a unique view on aging. She does not see herself as old and wants others to think the same way. Oprah shared her thoughts during a talk with her friend Gayle King and Melinda Gates on Melinda’s podcast, ‘Moments That Make Us.’
Oprah said she never calls herself old, even though many people do. When she turned 60, she noticed a big change in how people saw her. Being introduced as “Oprah Winfrey, 60 years old,” made her realize that people looked at her age differently. She heard more people calling her “Ma’am” or “Auntie.” Oprah found that being called Auntie is a sign of respect in many cultures. In other parts of the world, people respect age and see it as something to be proud of.
Oprah believes in accepting the changes that come with getting older. She thinks life gets better if you pay attention and learn from it. Oprah lives in a place surrounded by nature, where she sees how things change and grow stronger. This has taught her that change helps you grow and become better. She sees every change as a chance to grow and move to the next level in life.
Gayle King, Oprah’s close friend, agrees with her. She talks about how important it is to keep improving and taking risks. Gayle thinks people should always try to be the best they can be, even as they get older. Gayle, who is 69, often hears people say they want to be like her. She tells them to focus on being the best version of themselves. Gayle believes that changes can be good and taking risks on yourself is important. Even if things don’t always work out, she thinks it’s important to own the outcomes and learn from them.
When Melinda Gates asked for advice for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, Gayle said there is always room to improve and grow. Oprah added that the challenges of aging are there to help you evolve. She believes every experience helps you grow and become stronger.
Oprah Winfrey’s view on aging is a strong reminder that life is about constant growth and getting better. By not thinking of herself as old and embracing the changes of aging, Oprah and her friends show that getting older can be a time of great potential and strength. They inspire others to stay open to life’s lessons and always work on becoming better, no matter their age.
