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 frightens us most. we ask ourselves, "who am i to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and famous?" actually, who are you not to be? your playing small does not serve the world. there is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. when 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.
- maryanne williamson
for the shine challenge on self portrait challenge
- maryanne williamson
for the shine challenge on self portrait challenge
that quote is stunning. the photo is stunning as well. together...they require pause in a deep sense.
A friend of mine sent me this link after a blowout with fellow photographers. This quote fit the situation to a T. Thank you for sharing it was perfect in a time of need. The image is very powerful and makes the quote even more so. Good luck on the contest.
What a wonderful Sp.. love it
love her wisdom, have heard this one before and love it...self portraits are challenging.
i think you captured part of your spirit
deb, i'm so, so glad to have visited your blog. i'm going through some serious self-doubt issues and this entry and the one above it are very special. i had to take a minute to write and tell you that the words you've shared on your blog and the stories that sometimes go along with them mean a lot. i love coming here. . .
sometimes,
this entry and the one above have