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(Message started by: catlind on Jul 13^th, 2007, 4:46am)

Title: You are a child of the universe....
Post by catlind on Jul 13^th, 2007, 4:46am

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,
Our deepest fear is that we are poweful beyond measure.
It's 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 the universe.
Your playing small doesn't serve the world.
There is nothing enlightening about shrinking,
so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are born to make manifest the glory of the universe
that is within us. It's not just in some of us: it is in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
And as we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others."

Title: Re: You are a child of the universe....
Post by sldrswyfe on Jul 13^th, 2007, 5:15am

Cat,

That is a great piece....I have been into metaphysics since I was a teenager.

I was happily surprised to realize the Bible is metaphysical as well...thanks for the very true and inspriational literature to begin the day. Sherri

Title: Re: You are a child of the universe....
Post by Klusterkopf on Jul 13^th, 2007, 8:23am

Something popular when I was a young man.

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Title: Re: You are a child of the universe....
Post by sandie99 on Jul 13^th, 2007, 11:21am

Great pieces! Thank you. :)

Hugs,
Sanna

Title: Re: You are a child of the universe....
Post by Rosybabe on Jul 13^th, 2007, 11:22am

nice :)!

Title: Re: You are a child of the universe....
Post by catlind on Jul 13^th, 2007, 12:30pm

I have Desiderata framed and hanging on my wall, I do calligraphy and it was one of the pieces I wanted most.

It makes a beautiful presentation when done in old hand and with each stroke of the letter holding the very value of the entire piece.

Cat