Love 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, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. 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.” by Marianne Williamson

How Often...

Tonight as I sat watching tv, I was struck by a simple converstation. The young investigator said, "I don't think I can do this job." And the supervisor stated, "That's okay, you don't have to".

If only it was that simple... if only someone would tell me in kindness and authority that it is okay that I can't do it all. The peace and comfort that such a statement would bring----well, right now it feels unmeasurable.

Do we really need to hear that it is okay to not do enough and/or be enough? Does anyone ever let us off gently? Is it just me who pushes myself too hard and thinks that it would be dreamy to hear those words? Would I even believe it?

I don't think I would. My own personal expectations are TOO high, I want TOO much and try to achieve ALL. Maybe rather that an external source telling me that it is okay.... I need to tell myself those very words. Because it is okay if I can't do it all. I am reminded that to everything there is a season.... not that everything must be in every season. But it is hard choose the BEST activities for right now.