"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 are we to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous. Actually, who are we not to be.

Your playing small does not serve the world.

There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won't feel small around you. We were born to manifest the glory that is within us. It is not just in some of us, it is in everyone. And when we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

-Marianne Williamson



I first read this quote about a year ago when my boss handed it out to us. It left my feeling like that I had a right to be proud of my accomplishments. Recently, I heard it again while watching the movie "Akeela and the Bee". For those that haven't seen it, definitely a nice movie to watch. It is more than just a movie about a young girl and her desire to win the national spelling bee. It teaches about working hard, going after your dreams and not to sit in the shadows of someone else's glory if you're more than worthy to be that same person. It sheds lights on the idea of friendship.



So, it had me thinking...who am I not to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Why should I settle for anything else but the best?