Our Deepest Fear from A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson

"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. ----from A Return to Love, by Marianne Williamson.

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[philippematthews]

Great video! Marianne Williamson is a phenomenal spiritual guide and resource. Have you seen her live?

[passagemeditation]

@philippematthews Thanks for your comment. I haven't seen her live but I'm not that involved with Unity any more so it's unlikely that I will. I used a few lines from this passage in my 10th speech, the theme of which was to inspire the audience, at my last Toastmasters club. In the process of writing and rehearsing the speech, and in connection with the practice of passage meditation, I felt that a wider audience needed to hear it. Guess I was right. :)

[rockchick80s]

Just got the book today - Can't Wait to start reading it - These Words Speak Volumes To Me.

[passagemeditation]

Thanks for your comment. They do to me as well. They appear in the movies "Akeelah and the Bee" and  "Coach Carter". I encourage you to find the clips in YouTube.

[rhino1239]

Good quote but the guy reading needs to put emotion that's what makes this quote good

[philippematthews]

Awesome vid on Marianne Williamson! She is a phenomenal spiritual guru!