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20-11-2015, 09:23 PM
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We are powerful beyond measure
All,
I was watching the movie, Akeelah and the Bee, and the following quotation was displayed on a framed certificate in the home-office of her spelling coach. He asked Akeelah to read it aloud in order to help her overcome her fears about doing her best in order to compete in a National Spelling Bee.
On the strength of her resolve and diligence, Akeelah goes on to triumphantly win the Bee her 1st time, sharing it with a competitor who'd achieved 2nd place at the National level twice, before finally winning 1st place with her (3's the charm)!
The quotation is ascribed to Marianne Williamson, from her book A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles.
“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 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.”
This is an affirmation, par excellence.....
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“Why, that’s true! I am a perfect, unlimited gull!” Jonathan opened his eyes asking, "Where are we?” The Elder Chiang said, “We’re on some planet with a green sky and a double star for a sun.” Jonathan made a scree of delight. “IT WORKS!" “Well, of course it works, Jon,” said Chiang. “It always works, when you know what you’re doing." (and even when you don't)
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04-12-2015, 12:29 AM
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"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."
Wow I really needed to read that. Thank you. My husband tells me all the time that I am TOO humble that I need to share my story and my successes. I started at such humble beginnings and it is very difficult to be open about my achievements. I will remember to SHINE not SHRINK!
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11-12-2015, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by stacynicole27
"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."
Wow I really needed to read that. Thank you. My husband tells me all the time that I am TOO humble that I need to share my story and my successes. I started at such humble beginnings and it is very difficult to be open about my achievements. I will remember to SHINE not SHRINK!
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Stacynicole27,
Am so glad to see your reply!
Why not share your wonderful story HERE in THIS FORUM?
...where the presence of your shining Spirit can empower others who will be inspired by your successes and liberated by your story.
Please consider sharing the story of your achievements with us.
Who knows? Someone may really need to hear that, too (and be inspired to tell us how they found their power to shine) ! 
Shine your light on us, Dear Lady!.... 
Thank YOU!
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“Why, that’s true! I am a perfect, unlimited gull!” Jonathan opened his eyes asking, "Where are we?” The Elder Chiang said, “We’re on some planet with a green sky and a double star for a sun.” Jonathan made a scree of delight. “IT WORKS!" “Well, of course it works, Jon,” said Chiang. “It always works, when you know what you’re doing." (and even when you don't)
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12-12-2015, 07:16 PM
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I appreciate your positive attitude, Guthrio. very refreshing.
Marianne Williamson is a amazing woman. She use to write a great deal on woman empowerment. She has shifted more into self help now.I just wanted to plug in how great she is. |
13-12-2015, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Clover
I appreciate your positive attitude, Guthrio. very refreshing.
Marianne Williamson is a amazing woman. She use to write a great deal on woman empowerment. She has shifted more into self help now.I just wanted to plug in how great she is. |
Clover thank you for your compliment. I really do look forward to hearing the stories of human triumph over tribulation using the power God gave us.
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“Why, that’s true! I am a perfect, unlimited gull!” Jonathan opened his eyes asking, "Where are we?” The Elder Chiang said, “We’re on some planet with a green sky and a double star for a sun.” Jonathan made a scree of delight. “IT WORKS!" “Well, of course it works, Jon,” said Chiang. “It always works, when you know what you’re doing." (and even when you don't)
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That first part of the quote really hits home for me--
I've always been comfortable, if not always the happiest believing that I was somehow inferior. But the idea of being this powerful person is rather scary, and yet I know I'd rather be my powerful self.
Still processing a lot of fear, but it's slowly but surely being chipped away. Thanks for the little reminder, guthrie and thanks to Deepsoul for leading me here :)
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16-01-2016, 02:29 AM
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Yes Thankyou Guthrio, that's an oldy but a goody and has been part of my journey ,I actually can feel that light spiritually in me now and give Great Thanks for that, I would like to embody those qualities with ease in the aff ,and I also have a new respect for humility too as its light can be just as beautiful...
Your welcome Shinsoo.
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16-01-2016, 09:26 PM
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We are powerful beyond measure
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Originally Posted by Shinsoo
That first part of the quote really hits home for me--
I've always been comfortable, if not always the happiest believing that I was somehow inferior. But the idea of being this powerful person is rather scary, and yet I know I'd rather be my powerful self.
Still processing a lot of fear, but it's slowly but surely being chipped away. Thanks for the little reminder, guthrie and thanks to Deepsoul for leading me here :)
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Shinsoo,
It may help to consider the first part of the quote “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." in this manner:
As excerpted from the 1st reference, The power that is YOU also sees Itself reproduced in Its (your) mind (i.e. experienced AS you) as what you've told yourself is difficult FOR you. Accordingly, that "difficulty" will ALWAYS be the result created (i.e. manifested) BY you, just as effortlessly.......until the power you are now unconsciously wielding AS the Creator is consciously applied to create what you WANT to have, not what you want to avoid.
...and as indicated in the 2nd reference, "Fear and excitement are the same energy...you experience them differently because of what you filter them through...."
Do you see ? The same Power supports you in manifesting your life in fearful inadequacy, as It would in manifesting your life as described in the remaining portion of Marianne Williamson's affirmation....
....."We were born to make 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."
Hope these help you see that the way past fear of inadequacy is through it....to the Shining Self Who has always been awaiting AS YOU on the other side....
...simply by choosing what you allow the immeasurable Power within you to enlighten.
You hold the key to love and fear all in your trembling hand. Just one key unlocks them both. It's there at your command...." (as excerpted from the song in the 3rd reference).
What will you choose ?
Reference: http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/sh...63&postcount=6
Reference: http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/sh...1&postcount=26
Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4fWN6VvgKQ Lyrics of the Youngblood's song Get Together.
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“Why, that’s true! I am a perfect, unlimited gull!” Jonathan opened his eyes asking, "Where are we?” The Elder Chiang said, “We’re on some planet with a green sky and a double star for a sun.” Jonathan made a scree of delight. “IT WORKS!" “Well, of course it works, Jon,” said Chiang. “It always works, when you know what you’re doing." (and even when you don't)
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16-01-2016, 09:30 PM
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Ah, A Return To Love....so glad others know it and know these quotes!
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Prepare yourself for the coming astral journey of death by daily riding in the balloon of God-perception.
Through delusion you are perceiving yourself as a bundle of flesh and bones, which at best is a nest of troubles.
Meditate unceasingly, that you may quickly behold yourself as the Infinite Essence, free from every form of misery. ~Paramahansa's Guru's Guru.
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16-01-2016, 09:40 PM
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We are powerful beyond measure
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Originally Posted by Deepsoul
Yes Thankyou Guthrio, that's an oldy but a goody and has been part of my journey ,I actually can feel that light spiritually in me now and give Great Thanks for that, I would like to embody those qualities with ease in the aff ,and I also have a new respect for humility too as its light can be just as beautiful...
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Deepsoul,
There is a post in this thread in which I asked respondent Stacynicole27 to relate how she has found the way for her Light to shine. She answers it here in the reference, for which I thank her for stating so beautifully, what resides in her, in you, and in all of us.
I am grateful and humbled to share it with you, and our esteemed thread-mates, as answer to your own shining post.
We are, indeed, powerful beyond measure....
Reference: http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/sh...ad.php?t=94402
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“Why, that’s true! I am a perfect, unlimited gull!” Jonathan opened his eyes asking, "Where are we?” The Elder Chiang said, “We’re on some planet with a green sky and a double star for a sun.” Jonathan made a scree of delight. “IT WORKS!" “Well, of course it works, Jon,” said Chiang. “It always works, when you know what you’re doing." (and even when you don't)
Last edited by guthrio : 16-01-2016 at 10:52 PM.
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