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 is not just in some of us; it is 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.
a return to love - marianne williamson
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Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. Og Mandino
I had just posted that onto my myspace page! When it was read in the movie "Coach Carter" I actually cried. Couldnt figure out why I was crying until I realized it was because it IS my deepest fear!
