Our Deepest Fear--At least read what is written
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 is not just in some of us; it is 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.
-Nelson Mandela
Can we agree to not "play small" together?
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I have been correct twice on who authored this: One person told me it was Nelson Mandela and someone else said it was Marianne Williamson. Both are fantastic people and one of them shared some great words that the other used. Lucky us!
I have this up in my office and was originally questioned about it's source. Powerful, thought-provoking words and idea...whoever said them first.
Terry, I researched this passage when editing a book last year (making sure your citations are correct and other "fact checking" are critical tasks that protect you from lawsuits).
Marianne Williamson author the book from which the statement derives. Nelson Mandela said the words/quoted her in his speech.
Linda,
Thanks for sharing that information. As I said, the words are powerful...regardless of their source. And it is great to know the exact source.
Thanks again.
Ocie