Oprah Winfrey is one of the wealthiest women in the world, but she attributes much of her success to being aware of the world at large, being charitable and expressing gratitude. On a recent trip to India, the media mogul visits a family of five--a husband, wife and their three daughters--who live in what are considered the slums of the heavily populated city in which they live. Amazingly, their home, accommodating five people, is no bigger than a typical American, walk-in closet.
Pictured above is a screenshot of the family welcoming Oprah into their home. This room comprises their entire life. During the interview the father mentions that he has been living there his entire life; some 33 years. Notice, there is no private bathroom, not even a sink with running water.
Having little space to film, the cameramen are forced to squeeze into the doorway to film the discussion between Oprah and this family. She asked one of the daughters if she was happy and without hesitation she smiled and said, "Yes!" Oprah then asked the father what his dream was for his family and he was unable to maintain his composure. Surely, he is grateful for what he has, but he longs for a better life, if not for himself, then certainly for his daughters.
This is the face of gratitude. This family is one of millions around the world who are forced to make the most of so little. In the midst of such circumstances, this child is a beacon of light and inspiration, brighter than any self serving, entitled youth of America. We are so fortunate, yet it takes seeing the world for us to really appreciate how fortunate we are within our home borders, within our own space.
Special thanks to Huffington Post
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