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| Dr. Ona C. Miller |
This story of Dr. Ona C. Miller
is a great inspiration to anyone that will take the time to read it. She sets
an example that with self-determination, a kind heart and vision you can rise
above what the world might throw at you and find your contribution to the
world. Dr. Ona is an iChange Nations™ Diplomatic Statesman in training and a
great world changer. The atmosphere around her changes when she is present.
Dr. Ona C. Miller was the woman
that always wanted to be behind the scenes, but at the same time knowing that she
was purposed for more. Dr. Ona stated, “In her early years, she struggled with self-confidence,
even though she knew she was competent enough to do what she was created for.
Dr. Ona would purposely wake up
every morning with the intent to treat others with kindness and she was
determined to understand others, just as she wanted to be understood. Dr. Ona
remembers while in school, always being the individual who unwillingly stood
out, never considered or chosen, and even bullied. She was always told by
others outside of her household that she was not enough and regardless of the opposition
she faced, she was never accepted. Often people would attempt to tell her story
according to their perspective. More than often, their story was wrong. Dr. Ona
vividly recalls trying to figure out why people were so callous, malicious, cruel,
and purposely functioned in a role of rejection. In their eyes, I was too big,
too tall, too dark, and too sheltered.
Dr. Ona remembers spending most
of her time alone, with an exception of her family and in particular her sister.
She says, she learned to be alone, but not lonely. Dr. Ona admits that truthfully,
she never wanted to be involved in a particular group, but she desired to be
accepted and understood. Therefore, no matter how people treated her, she
always wanted to treat others right. As Dr. Ona reminiscences on being taught
by her mother and father to treat others in the same manner that she desired to
be treated, she had a realization.
One day it finally occurred to her
that the only way to love others is to first love herself. Because of this
realization, she became her best friend and began to believe in herself. It no
longer mattered what people thought of her or said about her, because she knew herself
and loved herself. As Dr. Ona smiles at her memories of being able to look in
the mirror, only then she was able to help others look in the mirror too.
Dr. Ona confesses that every
learning experience that she has encountered, from conception to this present time,
has catapulted her to the affirming moment of nomination, acceptance, and continued
implementation of the Golden Rule International Award. It is her mission to
service humanity and our world by “Building Cultures of Honor and being a
catalyst for Global Peace.
Dr. Ona considered it a great
honor to accept the appointment as a Golden Rule Goodwill Peace Ambassador and to
be recognized as one of the Women of Global Solutions. She now can confidently say,
“I know who I am.” Ambassador Dr. Ona C. Miller dedicates her life and legacy
to helping other women successfully, confidently, and purposefully write their own
narrative for their lives.
