My sister put this quote on the family website and I just love it. I was talking to my friend about how easy it is to put ourselves down so others don't feel inadequate around us, but this quote is a good reminder of what we should do.
"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's 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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ReplyDeleteSuch a great quote!! Now doing it is the challenge right? I think it really is a common reaction for most woman. lets start to let our lights shine and value others shining theirs! I think your super bright Rachel!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quote. thanks for sharing it! I am glad to stumble upon the fact that you finally joined the blogging world!!:)
ReplyDeleteRachel that is such a great inspirational thought. I'm glad to have found your blog (through direction :). I'm looking forward to the opportunity of being encouraged and informed by your successes. Thanks for being such a great example.
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