Wise Words ~ Nelson Mandela

It has been many years since I first read these powerful words from Nelson Mandela. No matter where you are in your life or in your career take a moment to reflect on these words. Whether you are a senior executive, CEO, Vice President or just starting out these words are good words. They are powerful words. They are words to carry with you always.

"Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,

but that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.

We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,

gorgeous, handsome, 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 won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us.

It is not just in some; it is in everyone.

And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously give

other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our fear,

our presence automatically liberates others"