Our Deepest Fear
(Often attributed to Nelson Mandela, but actually written by Marianne Williamson -- y'know, they *do* kinda-sorta look alike ... got that same Light in their eyes!)
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; It's 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 fears, our presence automatically liberates others.
~Selah~
Shalom, Dena
4 comments:
Few more powerful words were ever spoken. Powerful to free, to exalt and transform the world. They move me to my soul.
Make it so.
Harry
Love the quote, but are you sure it was Nelson M.? I found this: http://skdesigns.com/internet/articles/quotes/williamson/our_deepest_fear/
You're RIGHT!
It's Marianne Williamson (& y'know, it does sound like her!).
Silly me for not checking...!
I guess now is a good time to figure out how to edit this blog-post ... thanks!
There! Figured out the editing fixture (nothing quite like the thought of a libel suit to motivate one's learning curve!), and fixed it ...!
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