Our Deepest Fear

The poem below was written by Marianne Willamson and is probably in my opinion some of the most inspirational words ever written. I have this poem positioned in pride of place in my study and get chills when I read it. What is your gut feeling deep within when you read it?

“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.”

How do these words affect you?

Remember who are you not to be powerful beyond measure?

Go ahead and let your light shine.