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 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.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

When Your Life Flashes Before Your Eyes

So in the last 24 hours, I almost died.

... Taking in those words....

That sudden rush that stops your heart and build the pressure in your thoracic cavity tends to make you look at your life and evaluate. There are a million and one things that I want to do that I haven't done, maybe some that I've even put off. That stupid phrase "life is short and then you die" makes a lot more sense than ever now. Being happy is important. Not regretting choices or opportunities.
I sat there and thought to myself, "there are so many things I haven't done." I don't ever want to think that again. And maybe this came at the perfect time in my life. I am making a new, fresh start. And I don't want to regret it. So if you ever catch me about to do something you think I'll regret... stop me. And you will have my thanks. Eternally. Seize the day!
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