Have a Bold New Year Face Your Deepest Fear

 

Have a Bold New Year, Face Your Deepest Fear

By: Jodi Cross

As we head into the New Year full of promise and opportunity, I came across a compelling quote from the late and esteemed Nelson Mandela that really started me thinking. The premise of the quote deals with facing our deepest fear, that we are powerful beyond measure.  The quote really inspired me and resonated for many I have shared it with; I hope it will cause you to take action as well.

 Our Deepest Fear

“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 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.” ~ Nelson Mandela


Many people feel the need to shrink so as not to stand out. I challenge you to share your true self and un-leash your potential this year. Make 2014 a year full of wonder and light, may you all be the brilliant, gorgeous and talented people you were meant to be. Let’s all try to face our deepest fear in a bold way this year to create new possibilities and unlimited potential. Live large and shine bright, Happy New Year!