Saturday, September 24, 2011

Quote of the day - Our deepest fear

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 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 other people won't feel insecure around you.  We are born to manifest God's glory 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.

-Nelson Mandela, Inaugural Speech 1994 or it may have originated from Marianne Williamson

After yesterday's post, I thought I'd put out something a little more serious. Yes, I deeply believe that we are all very valuable and are children of a great and wonderful God.

2 comments:

Kylie said...

I love your inspirational quotes, Marie! They really are great and help me to remember important things in life!

Marie Winters Adams said...

Thanks Kylie!!