our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond our measure. it is our light, not out darkness that most frightens us. 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 were all meant to shine, as children do. it's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. and as we let out 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.