Our Deepest Fear - Poem by Marianne Williamson

Dear All

Today life has taken me on a thoughtful journey. Perspectives, beliefs and values have had to be re-assessed. Goals changed and then set in motion. Understanding my purpose here on earth and in this life is important to evaluate. In terms of eternity, we are just a tear drop within the span of the ocean and with this realisation, therefore, we need to start believing in ourselves, search for our purpose and pursue it with passion and fervour. Life is very short. They say our graveyards are rich and why? because they are full of people who never had the chance to enjoy or pursue their dreams, so they have taken all those wonderful thoughts, ideas, talents and skills with them. Aim to begin to enjoy life and live each day as if it is your last. I would therefore, like to leave the following poem by Marianne Williamson with you which I think is beautiful so Enjoy

Our Deepest Fear
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's 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.

Note: This inspiring quote is taken from Marianne Williamson's book

A Return to Love. Though often quoted as part of Nelson Mandela's moving inaugural speech, "Our Deepest Fear" does not appear in the speech.