My Oprah Moment

Years ago I was in a new career as a software consultant and an unhappy marraige which led to back spasms. I was in LA with a client and my back was in terrible shape, and flying was very painful. So I got to LAX early so I could lay down on the floor and stretch it out in hopes it would behave on the flight home. As I was laying down in LAX an airline worker come over to me and asked me if I was okay. I replied I was but my back wasn't. She said, "You know what Oprah says about back pain?", and I honestly didn't so she continued, "Oprah says back pain is caused by unresolved conflict in your life." I almost cried, having felt overwhelmed by the business trip and heading back to deal with my marriage. I told her I didn't know that but it makes sense for me in my current situation and thanked her for helping me. I realized then that it was a marriage I needed to leave. It was one of those moments of clarity I hadn't had and likely wouldn't have, except for the airline worker.

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