Don’t Shrink!

by Alicia on April 28, 2009

in First Impressions, Go! Do! Be!

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The following quote changes my life (just a touch) every time I read its powerful words.  Now, more than ever before, is the best time for you to shine.  Know that as you reach higher, others will try to pull you down, this is usually an indicator that you are on the right track.  Remind them that success is contagious.  Share this quote with them and keep climbing!

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.


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  • Brian Mathlin
    Remember where your life has been but it is important to follow where your life takes you. Hold on . Keep your eyes on the prize.
  • Brian Mathlin
    Greatness in one area leads to greatness in other areas.
  • Brian Mathlin
    Fear is universal.

    Triumph of fear is solitary and requires a decision to abandon all hiding places.
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