Don't Live Small - Inspire Someone!
My wife has a remarkable collection of inspirational thoughts. I am not sure of the source of the following but it has played a role in influencing us both in living a life that is large and full. I hope it moves you to avoid living small.
"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 doesn’t 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’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
Stepping out of the comfort zone is a tough few steps to take. It can be absolutely terrifying. But what liberation we experience when we achieve things we never knew we could. Reach up and experience the joy!
Till next time,
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Thank you, Duncan, for sharing these inspirational thoughts. We are all created by God to shine and inspire others. We just need to find our own light that will give light to others as well.
Very uplifting Duncan. When we experiment with new things and new ways, we only improve ourselves. One shouldn't confine oneself to the rut of normalcy. Seek out, explore new things. Thank you for sharing.
Jerome
And if they are not yet shining, maybe we can be the catalyst to help them achieve something great.
I was inspired to take up travel writing. I have made some contacts, submitted articles, and telling about it has inspired some people as well!
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I have this quote on my wall. It's either the author Marianne Willamson or Nelson Mandela. Really powerful words!
They certainly are. They can mean so much to us if we put them into practice.
Thanks for your comment, Veronica.
Regards,
Duncan