don't shrink friends

“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, 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 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..” -Marianne Williamson.

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When I first heard this quote it jolted me. I realized so much of what I used to blame on not wanting to makes others uncomfortable was actually my own fear & insecurity. It was playing small because of fear of what others might think of me. But my audience is God & my real community. I’d rather risk big than play small.

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Don’t shrink friends.

Don’t over inflate either.

But shine your light✨. The 🌍world needs it.