Sunday, October 15, 2006
Making the World a Brighter Place One Light at a Time
“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.” - Marianne Williamson
For just one moment in the here and the now I wish for you to imagine a world where there is only light. Imagine a world where everyone feels confident in their own abilities, passions, purposes, (insert appropriate word here), to cast aside doubt and fear and truly be all they are meant to be. What would it feel like to live in such a world?
Some may think a world like that is pie in the sky, unrealistic, impossible... and honestly, that is OK. For every one person who feels that way there is another that truly believes that by shining their own light, they do help to lighten the world.
If you are one that wants to spark a change, one who wants to find that lightness but has yet to do so, I ask you this...what do you need in order to let your brilliant light shine through?
Posted by Pam at 1:50:31 PM in Quotes with Impact (30) | Permalink | Comments (7)
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Everyone needs to watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4Then tell me that one person doesn't have the power to light up the world. :)
Wonderful post Pam.
Love to you,
Lynne
Posted by Lynne on 15/10/2006
This is such a wonderful video and a great example of how one person can help to light up the world. I cried because it was so touching! Thank you for sharing!!!Love, Pam
Posted by Pam on 15/10/2006
This is one of my favorite quotes, and one that always empowers me. My friend Jodee Bock uses this in her awesome book The 100% Factor. You and her should really connect. She's at http://YouAlreadyKnowthisStuff.blogspot.comPosted by Phil Gerbyshak on 16/10/2006
Awesome, Phil..thank you! I will be sure to check out her blog. :)Be well..
Pam
Posted by Pam on 16/10/2006
If you have Lynne's email address, please write and thank her for posting the link to the video. I'd have never seen it otherwise.One person CAN make a difference.
Posted by Steve on 24/10/2006
Hi Steve,Thank you so much for posting. I will be sure that Lynne receives your great message. You are so right...one person CAN make a difference. :) I hope you will keep making a difference.
Be well...
Pam
Posted by Pam on 25/10/2006
You are very welcome Steve. That video had me laughing and crying at the same time. It's fantastic, isn't it? It has inspired me to start a free hugs campaign in Atlanta because one person CAN make a difference. :)Posted by Lynne on 25/10/2006
