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#42314 - 04/12/06 05:45 PM
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So true, Vickie! I lived in so much turmoil, self-inflicted, until I accepted the wisdom you've just shared. Thanks!
Tami
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#42315 - 04/24/06 12:23 AM
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This follows the same train of thought. *************************
No Excuses
The next time you feel like being bitter, resentful and angry --- even if the circumstances justify these emotions --- consider the inspiring words of a man who, after 27 years ofimprisonment by his government, had every right to be bitter,resentful and angry:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
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 doesn't serve the world.
There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are 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."
These are words of Nelson Mandela, who gave this inaugural speech in 1994, after being elected President of South Africa.
He became the leader of the government that had for so long sought to take away his voice.
This man had every right to be bitter, resentful and angry at the world.
How dare he inspire us to greatness? Shouldn't he have instead approved our sloth?
After all, is anyone really appreciated for what he does,regardless of the extent of the sacrifice?
Nelson Mandela confirms that you are expected to be great.
Nothing less.
You can even be more than great if you decide to ignore the non-existent limitations that everyone else can see.
What kind of glasses are they wearing?
I know I'm gorgeous, brilliant and talented. Simply put, I am fabulous.
What about you?
By C. Elijah Bronner (With credit to Nelson Mandela)
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#42316 - 04/24/06 04:28 AM
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quote: Originally posted by ChristinaR: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
ChristinaR, you have no idea how much I personally needed this particular post right now. I have been in an unbelievably mucky funk lately...and it's not so much the funk that's difficult to deal with, it's the FEAR...and I can't believe the first two lines of your quote, because both are exactly what I've been struggling between - the fear that I'm entirely too inadequate - and the fear that I'm actually more powerful than I can even imagine - and then back to the original fear of being so powerful and yet so inadequate in my current inability to function well!
With a proneness to depression and chronic fatigue, I know that it's necessary to take my gentle time to get out of this funk, and I know that "this too shall pass". But in the meantime, it's a dark place to be stuck in. Your quote was exactly what I needed to hear today...it shines light on a path that was becoming too rocky and precarious to travel in the shadow of these fears. You've given me some light to work in. Thanks! [ April 23, 2006, 09:31 PM: Message edited by: Eagle Heart ]
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#42321 - 04/24/06 11:22 PM
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Vicky and Christina: Thanks for sharing beautiful and inspiring words. What a blessing!
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#42322 - 04/24/06 11:32 PM
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quote: Originally posted by Eagle Heart: I think it has to do with coming to grips with the sad realization that no matter how much I/we do and give to an endless stream of needy people and causes, it will never be enough to ease even a significant portion of the hunger and pain in the world...
Eagle, don't forget you are one of God's children too. He wants to meet your needs as well as those of your brothers and sisters in Christ.
He is meeting your needs to be generous by graciously allowing you to meet the needs of others. Now He is recharging you. He is allowing you to rest while you are infused with new energy to not only care for others, but for yourself as well.
When you are rested and renewed, your light will shine even brighter. As you always have, you will light up even the darkest corner.
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#42324 - 06/24/06 10:38 PM
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Registered: 06/24/06
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wow......
this is one awesome place to spend a saturday morning. You all are so encouraging and your emails are filled with hope and inspiration.
Makes me believe we can really change the world one person at a time.
I thank you all and I wish you many blessings!!
Donna
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