Our Deepest Fear
I just wanted to share a powerful quote from an inspiring movie, Akeelah and the Bee.
“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.”
by Marianne Williamson
from A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles”
If you have yet to see the movie, you should definitely check it out. Despite the classic momentary cheesy scenes, it’s a terrific movie!
My favorite line of the quote,
”There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.”
An occasional weakness of mine.
~ Thank you.
p.s. I’ll be in Vegas this week June 20 to 25 for the BCA Tradeshow. I will also be at Shooters in Olathe, Kansas for the Midwest 9 Ball Tour June 28 to July 2. Please come say “hello” if you see me. Have a sizzlin’ hot summer!
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