Wednesday Inspiration #16
This week I am sharing Marianne Williamsons’ poem Our Deepest Fear. Her message ties directly into my goal of helping my clients go from bright to brilliant. – Enjoy!
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,
gorgeous, handsome, talented and 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 to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us.
It is not just in some; it is in everyone.
And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously give
other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.
Reflect on this: What are you sacrificing by playing small to make other people feel comfortable? Who would you be without limiting yourself to other peoples’ limited understanding of your purpose and passion?
July 1, 2009
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