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. 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. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously giveother people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. - Marianne Williamson
(Edit: this quote was inadvertently attributed to Nelson Mandela)
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I'm very familiar with this quote, I love it! the first time I heard it was in the movie "coach carter"
It's often attributed to Nelson Mandela in a speech he made but it's actually a woman called Dorothy Day, the founder of the Catholic Worker. Look her up, she's an incredible woman.
Thank you for all the help.
I just looked up the quote further and apparently it's Marianne Williamson, so I definitely need to make the adjustment. Will take a peek at Dorothy Day though, and the other lady you emailed me.
Can't wait to share this weekend with you.
Sending you lots of love Angel!
xo
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