Our Deepest Fear

[Roy]

I thought I'd share my favorite poem in the world with you. It's "Our Deepest Fear" by Marianne Williamson. Whenever I feel down or forget who I really am, I read this poem and it reminds me. Maybe it will remind you too. :-)

OUR DEEPEST FEAR

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?
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 all of 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.

[saffy]

What a great way to start a morning. Thanks for sharing.

[Peace]

that is great! i love poetry and always invite new ones. thanks roy!!

[reikienergyheals]

That's a great poem. I can see why you like it so much. It reminds me of part of my favorite poem, "Desiderata". Here's the part that I was reminded of :

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

[Roy]

Thanks for the kind words. :-)

And thank you for sharing "Desiderata" with me, reikienergyheals. It's a great poem.

Roy

[♥Starlene]

love them both!!

[yogagurl]

me too!

[Sloan]

thanks for sharing, wonderful stuff!