"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 frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' 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 people won't feel insecure around you. 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 all of us. And when 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."

-Maryanne Williamson?


These words have been found and repeated by many. Some may have attributed these words to the Great Nelson Mandela, some may have heard these words in the movie Akeelah and the Bee, and others may recall these words from a scene in the movie Coach Carter. I don't know about you, but for me, these words are right on time right now. I have been experiencing a sort of minimized high... a slighted degree of confidence and worth. I have a lot going on and much to be excited and even giddy about... but it's people around me who have to keep reminding and motivating me toward believing in myself - pushing forward, reaching further. I have just published my first book of poetry and I act like it's no big deal. Really, I KNOW it's a big deal... but something in me won't let me admit it or show that I know it. Perhaps it's modesty. Perhaps it's a lack of vision, but I just keep getting amazed at other people’s responses to my book. Why doesn't my own initial response match theirs? Very peculiar, I'd say.


Well, I am planning to focus on confidence, vision, and moving onward and upward. Thanks for the inspiration, energy, and encouragement family and friends. And thanks for these words Maryanne Williamson. And thank you Lord. I know You answer prayer.