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. We ask ourselves "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented and fabulous"? Actually, who are we 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 were born to manifest the glory of god that is
within us. It is not just in some of us; it is 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.
Nelson Mandela
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spring is past
summer is gone
winter is here,
and my song that i
was meant to sing
is still unsung.
i have spent my time
stringing and unstringing
my instrument.
an oriental poet
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dwelling on real (or fancied) injustice is very self-defeating
resentment arises from fear that 'neurotic claims' will not be fulfilled
(one's needs take priority over other's)
do not dwell habitually on grievances
consistently express optimism
and work toward goals
it's not what happens that's important
it's how you react to it
--
Ron Vetter 1936, '84 PD dz
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