"Our Deepest Fear"

Lolly · 09-30-2005, 05:39 PM

"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 doesn't serve the world. There is nothing
enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around
you. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s
not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as 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” -- Nelson Mandela, 1994 Inaugural Speech

09-30-2005, 06:07 PM

You made me cry. I have been searching for Gods meaning in this for months.
Thanks for your post.

Amy · 09-30-2005, 07:13 PM

I love this Lolly....Thanks

Amy

Diane H · 09-30-2005, 07:16 PM

A beautiful message, Thank you---

sonyamagee · 09-30-2005, 08:07 PM

wow i want to print this and frame it as a reminder to me. this really hits deep for me.

Lolly · 09-30-2005, 08:14 PM

I'm happy it touches you all as much as it did me. This was sent to me the other day by a friend when he heard I was going through treatment again. Some of you may remember Paul, who used to post on the first Her2 support site. His mom is a Her2+ survivor, and he has been a real ally in this fight.
Good idea Sonya, I think I'll print it out and frame it also! Thanks!

<3, Lolly

TriciaK · 10-01-2005, 04:28 PM

Lolly, This quote is really great, even more so coming from one with your courage and strength. You are an inspiration to all of us. Thank you so much, and God bless you. Hugs, Tricia

10-03-2005, 05:44 AM

Thanks so much, Lolly! It's so true and we need to keep hearing it and thinking like that! God Bless- Cathy

sherri · 10-03-2005, 10:20 PM

Nelson Mandela is my hero and he is so right. The power of mind is without limit. Thank you for sharing this.

Audrey · 10-06-2005, 07:44 PM

Thanks for sharing this, Lolly, I love it! Also wishing you the best as you continue your treatment...you have a great attitude and a wonderful fighting spirit. Thanks for letting your own light shine and inspiring the rest of us...

Lolly's Son · 07-05-2012, 11:40 PM

Thank you, mom.

We all love and miss you very much.

Re-posting for your Her2 sisters who also love and miss you. Great, great words.

Becky · 07-06-2012, 09:08 AM

And we do miss her so much. When this was first posted, I cut and pasted it into my "Words of Wisdom" document that are great posts, poems etc from women on this site.

I hope you and the rest of your family are doing well.

Andrea Barnett Budin · 07-06-2012, 10:06 AM

She was a woman of grace and wisdom. Lovely in every way. Her shining smile lit up everyone she touched. We were each blessed to have her in our lives.

Nelson Mandela is so remarkable in his inconceivable grace (having endured decades of injustice and imprisonment). The wisdom of his ideas is a precious gift to the world. But I would humbly say that I think we doubt more than fear our innate abilities to shine.

I totally agree that we are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. I believe the God particle (the energy of our mysterious Creator) composes our Soul, or Spirit. Once we align ourselves with that entity, which is at our core, we are on the path to creating wondrous accomplishments, for the benefit of many.

We are each a radiant, glorious, sacred Soul. When we look at others, we should see a "thou" (as Joseph Campbell explains). We should psychologically realize that each living being is a beautiful and likely struggling Soul. We should view that being with due respect, regardless of their station in life.

As we let our own light shine, as President Mandela says, we unconsciously give others permission to come to know their own Light, and then to go forth and share it. It is our responsibility to live with Love, Generosity, Awe, Gratitude and Kindness. Not to judge, or be intolerant as we view Others. We are each unique and each precious.

I wish All would reach for Grace and find the most precious part of who they truly are, their shining Spirit. It offers you strength and courage beyond what you previously thought possible. It is full of eons of wisdom and wants to guide and protect you as it empowers you in untold ways. It wants more for you than you do! And lovingly urges you to reach further than you feel you should or could.

Blessings to All,
Andi

sassy · 07-06-2012, 04:03 PM

Lolly was a great source of support and comfort to me and I miss her greatly.

Love to Lolly in Heaven and the rest of her family.

Jackie07 · 07-06-2012, 04:35 PM

Reposted that quote on my FB - then forgot where I'd got it!

Always loved reading Lolly's postings and seeing the smile in her profile picture. Thanks for bringing back the memory.

jml · 07-06-2012, 04:53 PM

I was a little startled when saw this post, but quickly realized it was a re-post, but it brought back so many loving memories of sweet Lolly.
She was among one of my 1st friends on this board when I was diagnosed and joined ~10 years ago.
I miss her and hope that her family is doing well~

Keep the Faith~

Jml

Ceesun · 07-06-2012, 05:13 PM

I remember her, too, from when I first came on the board. May God bless her soul and sustain you.

suzan w · 07-07-2012, 10:20 AM

Thank you for this re-post. I, too, remember Lolly as one of the first to respond to my early posts. Her courage and knowledge gave me hope. I miss her. This re-post reminds me that she, as well as all the others in my life who have continued their journey to the 'beyond' are very much still here with me.