Inspirational quote: our deepest fear

menchi

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, 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 to shine, as children do. 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 fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
-Marianne Williamson

I heard this read today to a group of incoming college freshman who are minorities, first generation college students, non-traditional aged students, etc. I think this is inspirational for everyone whether you are disadvantaged or not, whether you are religious or not. Give yourself permission to shine and let others shine!

wbgolden

can i get a LIKE button, please!!!!

also a big, big fan of: "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." (short and simple!)

Runnermadre

I had forgotton about that quote! Thanks for sharing!

amyelizbradley

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, 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 to shine, as children do. 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 fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
-Marianne Williamson

I heard this read today to a group of incoming college freshman who are minorities, first generation college students, non-traditional aged students, etc. I think this is inspirational for everyone whether you are disadvantaged or not, whether you are religious or not. Give yourself permission to shine and let others shine!

THANK YOU for sharing; this is brilliant!