Ever since I first heard this poem by Marianne Williamson it has been like a constant reminder of my obligation to continue to grow and work towards achieving greatness. I have a mission statement that I read each day to ensure I stay on track and continue to work towards my life by design. At the end of my mission statement is this poem as a daily reminder not to let my fear get in my way. I hope you like it as much as I do...
"Our Deepest Fear"
By Marianne Williamson
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 are 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.
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