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What do you say about you?

My Sister – A Liberator of People. For Sure. 

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.

—- A Return to Love, by Marianne Williamson

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7 responses to “What do you say about you?”

  1. Sheri Bomb Avatar
    Sheri Bomb

    I'm not one for all the 'God-liness' but I definately agree with the message. It's an important one and hard to accept for many people.Even those of use who feel like we are lucky enough to be heading down an 'elightened' path sometimes need to be reminded of such things.Interestingly enough, I was only having a similar conversation with some very wise ladies last weekend. I was talking about my guilt and inability to lend weight to the praise I am given in regards to my writing.It is something that comes naturally and so easily for me that I feel like I haven't really done anything worth praising and I feel guilty, almost like I'm cheating.But their advice was perfect: be gracious, smile and say thank you. It may not be that one piece of writing that holds all the weight, but it is also everything that I have done and experienced in my 23 years that led to me being able to create that piece of writing. And that is worth it.Sorry for the ramble, this kind of talk always gets me going ;)

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  2. EleCat Avatar
    EleCat

    Agree with Sheri 'not into the Godliness' …. but this is a great quote. Actually: Sheri Bomb is also quite inspiring. Recently my Dad was having one of his 'down on himself' moments and I couldn't help but get miffed at him. I told him how frustrating it was to know how amazing and talented he is and that he can't see it. Maybe he is afraid to shine… maybe he wants to be seen as humble, modest? My point is that what I take out of this quote the most is that not being your best is taking away a gift from others. I agree with Sheri's friends too. What comes easy for you now may have been a born talent but it takes hard work and dedication to make it blossom and you deserve the fruits that it brings! Ohhhhhhh….. I forgot how enjoyable blogging can be, lol! :)

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  3. SassyingSarah Avatar
    SassyingSarah

    I used to think that this meant that we had to excel and do amazing things. Now I know it means that regardless of what we do we shine with universal brightness. I also feel that it's only when we recognise that we are already enlightened and bigger than we know, can we then go on and do amazing, not just be it. Hope that made sense:) It did in my head anyway!

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  4. Diminishing Lucy Avatar
    Diminishing Lucy

    Isn't that spooky. I have just started reading Marianne Williamson's Weightloss book…xx

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  5. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I always thought this was a Nelson Mandela quote? Gosh, have I been wrong for years? Embarrassing….I remember being really motivated by this saying in year 12, when I was really down and struggling.

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  6. Talia Avatar
    Talia

    I think this is such a beautiful, wonderful quote. I love it. Thanks for sharing Mel. :-)

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  7. katsicles Avatar
    katsicles

    I love this quote and remember referencing it not too long ago myself.Powerful stuff to remember x

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