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It’s always interesting to see what you say about yourself. Arrogant, stupid, mean, fat, unorganized, or critical? Any of those sound familiar? Often times, we overlook so many of the amazing qualities we possess and look at every flaw that we can possibly imagine, and yet when we ask others about us, more often than expected, peoples say we are kind, considerate, friendly, approachable, understanding, even smart. So why is it that we identify ourselves with so many negative qualities?
“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 will not 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 is not just in some of us; it is in everyone and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” – Marianne Williamson.
How do I view myself and why does this picture depict me? The reason this photo represents me is because I am with others and not holding back who I am or what I can do. I am living my life to the fullest I can in this moment and giving permission for others to do so as well. People often define themselves based on what they have or what they do, but those things are always changing. You may job for one day and call yourself a banker, but the next lose that job. Would you still call yourself a banker? Who you are comes from the people you surround yourself with and what you emulate. Who I am? Just ask the people around me.