"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 were 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 when 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."
Marianne Williamson, from her book A Return to Love (HarperCollins, 1993)
What a great gift it is to teach this message to every child we encounter. What an amazing world we would have if each of us embraced this truth.
Part of my work with children and yoga involves using affirmations to build self-esteem and confidence. Affirmations are positive statements about oneself. Here are a few you can try with your child:
- I help others
- I share my light
- I love to learn
- I am brave
- I am strong
- I am powerful
- I am kind
- I speak with respect for others
- I can do anything
- Peace begins with me
Add your own ideas to share with others.
