What’s on Your Wall?
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 and 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 were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It’s not just in some of us; it is 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.
Marianne Williamson, 1992, A Return to Love
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 and 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 were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It’s not just in some of us; it is 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.
Marianne Williamson, 1992, A Return to Love
This quote is quite famous, used by Nelson Mandela in his 1994 Inaugural Speech, and quoted widely throughout the world.
These words have blessed my life for many years. In fact, I’ve used them so frequently in corporate training classes, that my co-teachers tease me saying, “Oh, it’s time for Lynne to do that quote again.” They can now say it with me.
What part of your book can inspire people?
Never underestimate the power of your words to help and inspire your readers. Words have power to build up, motivate, educate, entertain, and encourage.
When you write your book, you transform the lives of your readers. It can be an awesome responsibility and a thrilling opportunity.
As you write your book, do not forget that your words and your message matter deeply.
Thank you for sharing your light with the world.
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