"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not darkness, that is 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 the 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 were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. 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."
Nelson Mandela--1994 Inaugural Speech
I have carried this quote around with me in my purse for several years. There have been times when I wasn't sure what I thought of it...I think I am finding a new appreciation for it lately.
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Its a funny quote because even trying to accept it makes you think..."well, if I do then maybe I am being conceded...."
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