The document emphasizes that our deepest fear is not our inadequacy, but our immense potential and power. It argues that playing small does not benefit the world and encourages individuals to embrace their brilliance and talents. By allowing our own light to shine, we inspire others to do the same.

1. OUR DEEPEST FEAR IS NOT THAT WE ARE INADEQUATE!

2. OUR DEEPEST FEAR IS THAT WE ARE POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE!

3. IT IS OURLIGHT …

4. … NOT OUR DARKNESSTHAT MOST FRIGHTENS US!

5. WE ASK OURSELVES, …

6. … WHO AM ITO BEBRILLIANT, …

7. … GORGEUOS, …

8. … TALENTED, …

9. … AND FABULOUS?

10. ACTUALLY ,WHOARE YOU NOT TO BE?

11. YOU ARE A CHILDOF GOD.

12. YOUR PLAYING SMALL DOES NOT SERVE THE WORLD!

13. THERE IS NOTHING ENLIGHTENED ABOUTSHRINKING SO THAT OTHER PEOPLE WON’T FEEL INSECURE AROUND YOU!

14. WE ARE BORN TO MAKE MANIFESTTHE GLORY OF GOD THAT IS WITHIN US!

15. IT’S NOTJUST INSOME OFUS, IT’S IN EVERYONE!

16. AND AS WE LET OUR OWN LIGHT SHINE, WE UNCONSCIOUSLY GIVE OTHER PEOPLE PERMISSION TO DO THE SAME!

17. AS WE ARE LIBERATED FROM OUR OWN FEAR,OUR PRESENCE AUTOMATICALLY LIBERATE OTHERS!Marianne Williamson