"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 enlightening about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just some of us; it is 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." -Nelson Mandela
Now go forth and be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous!
3 comments:
I had this hanging in my room in college, it is from a speech that he did indeed give.
What a great quote. Sometimes, i totally think it's true. It's easy to be your own biggest doubter. To just play it safe. As i get older I am becoming more sure of my "voice" though.
Love the quote. Makes me think a while. Sister don't be upset by facebook policy update. They have too otherwise it gonna go crazy.
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