Our Deepest Fear
Posted on: May 8, 2009
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is out light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant t shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
– Marianne Williamson
I first heard this quote in the movie, Akeelah and the Bee. Since then, it has resonated in my spirit. How many times have I held back for fear of outshining others? When I changed this way of thinking and I “did my thang” I saw so many people become encouraged, stick their chest out and start to make positive changes in their lives as well. The charge for today: if we want to be an encouragement to others, we must live our lives as an example and show them that ALL things are possible. Do your thang!
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