Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Just found this quote while browsing Scarlett Williams blog. What an awesome challenge!

"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 frightens us most.
We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and famous?’
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 people won’t feel insecure around you.
We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It’s not just in some of us; it’s 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 own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others."

~Marianne Williamson, American author and lecturer

8 Comments:

Blogger daria said...

if you haven't seen Akeelah and The Bee, run right out and rent it!
I first heard this there. it is beautiful.
I hope you and your family are doing great!
miss you!!
daria
ps the wedding highlights below are amazing! wowee!

11/07/2006 3:31 PM  
Blogger Reflections in Light Photography said...

That's just what I needed to hear today! It's so true that what we often fear the most is stepping-up and becomeing the children of God that Christ created us to be! God created us to be successful, and blessed! Good post Mike. Nathan.

11/07/2006 11:17 PM  
Blogger Grace Kim said...

I love that quote! I referenced it in my blog awhile back too. And it is so true. Hope you and your family are doing great!

11/08/2006 8:07 AM  
Blogger Kevin Keelan said...

Thanks Mike.
Daria, Thanks as well for the info on Akeelah and The Bee.

11/08/2006 1:37 PM  
Blogger Luke Walker said...

this has always been one of my favorite quotes. it is referenced in many movies and different places (another one not mentioned is coach carter LOL!). definitely a quote that inspires me everytime i read it.

11/08/2006 6:15 PM  
Blogger Jim Davis Hicks said...

love this comment. i struggle with shrinking back and think who do you think you are etc. false humility is actually pride i've been told. thanks.

11/08/2006 9:51 PM  
Blogger Captivating Studios said...

Hey Mike! What a surprise to see you feature this quote from my blog. Thanks for the publicity link! I'm so glad you liked the quote. Be blessed!

11/08/2006 11:18 PM  
Blogger Cameron Ingalls said...

Didn't Nelson Mandela say this?

11/20/2006 2:31 AM  

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