Let Your Light Shine

I saw this quote on my cousin's blog and just loved it. So I thought I would share it with all of you.

"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."

- Marriane Williamson

After reading this quote I felt empowered. We have been born with gifts and talents in order to share them with others. I loved how he said "there is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you." We are supposed to stand out, we are to be a beacon on the hill, we are to let our light so shine before men, we are to be an example to everyone. It's okay to do all the things you are good at and it is okay to be good at many things. We don't need to apologize or make excuses for being wonderful. We ARE children of God and we are destined to become Gods one day. I hope this quote kind of picked you up like it did me. Now get out there and shine!