Reflections

The program I am in for school has inspired a lot of self-reflection over the last year and a half.  Something that I struggle with myself and know that many students do as well is giving myself permission to be who I really am.  I have been working on this more and more and have been greatly inspired by this quote from Marianne Williams-

"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."

So remember, even when you feel lost, you are here in this world for a very important purpose.  No one can contribute the way you can.  And whatever you feel called to do, do it with passion.

Happy Saturday!