Monday, December 22, 2014

Strive for Greatness

"There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you."
-Marianne Williamson

The entire paradigm is ridiculously preposterous. The objective is "success," but when a person devotes oneself to mastering a trade, finishing a degree, or crushing a goal, they, often times, experience cynical criticism and verbal put-downs. 

Jealously. Envy. Intolerance. 

Even the words sound ugly. I am disappointed at the reality that many people are unable to celebrate another's success. My dear, do not shrink at their skepticism, grudging glares, and mistrusting malice. 

Marianne Williamson writes, "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 as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." 

The beauty is found in letting our lights shine. Strive for greatness. Never settle for mediocrity. Walk in faith. Their negativity is not personal, it is a byproduct of their own pain. Love them anyway.

Until next time, life fully, love wholly, rejoice daily.

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