Who Am I?
One of my favorite quotes of all time is this one by Marianne Williamson:
“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’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.”
― Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles”
― Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles”
The first time I read it was in the front office of Diamond Talent dance studio. My husband and I had just moved our family of six to St. George, UT. We knew that for some reason it was the right move for us, but it was still a struggle to help the kids adjust to new surroundings, new friends, new schools… I felt compelled to help my kids find their individual passions and to support them in whatever they chose, no matter the cost, but as I stood in that dance studio lobby that day and read this quote they had hanging on their wall of fame, I realized that I had lost my own passion for life.
I had given all I had to my family but had neglected to keep my own fire lit. I had forgotten who I was, what I enjoyed, why I existed–and, although I loved my family with all of my heart and soul, I had nothing left to give them except a robotic shell of the woman I once had been. The words …‘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… brought me to tears. I knew I needed to find myself again.
The purpose of this blog is to share my journey to finding my voice and by so doing to help others find their own.
I am at work and have just signed up for your connecting women to their purpose. I have just completed reading the Who Am I and literally was brought to tears. I have been married for 33 years raised 2 children now on their own and I feel like a zombie just making it through each day. I have lost any flame I had very long ago and struggling to find light it again. God has blessed me by placing this stepping stone in my life. Thank you and God bless you and your family!
Kelly, I would really love to hear your story and help you find your light again. Life is meant to be lived and loved, and the best influence we can have is to shine bright and light the way. Together we can! <3
Contact me either via phone or email listed at the top right of the website and we can chat!
Love to you,
Cary