my shine

my deepest fear is not that i am inadequate,
My deepest fear is that,
my success opportunities are beyond measure.

It is the light,not the darkness...
that most frightens me.
at times i wonder,
who am i..?
that i should be brilliant, good looking, talented,
fabulous..
with the spotlight on me and darkness all around,
who am i not to be all that?

playing small does not serve the notion humility,
humility in sacrifice of belief is no enlightenment,
shrinking so as to guard people's insecurities around you...
we all meant to shine like stars,
hence i won't dim mine to let yours shine,
let us both shine bright for each other...
it is not just for me...or you,
it is for everyone.

as you let your own little light shine,
unconsciously you give other people a platform,
a chance to do the same.
let's light up the skies,
for they are the limits to our successes
as we are liberated from our own fears,
out determination's presence automatically liberates others.

spice.adaptations 2010

adapted from A Return To Love 'a course in miracles' by marianne williamson 1992