Are you being all that you can be in life or are you playing small?
Most of us play a smaller game than we can play.
Inside we all know we can do more, be more and yet too often we hold back.
This passage is one I have loved for many years and read it to remind myself….
“…..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 does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
Marianne Williamson
“A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles”
This passage was used in the inaugural address of Nelson Mandela.
There are times in my life when I have played full out.
And there times when I am guilty of playing small.
How about you?
Are you here to be the best version of yourself?
There are days when we all feel like curling up and being invisible.
We need to push through these times and show up!
This video sums it up!
MOTIVATION: Be All That YOU Can Be
We are all here to serve the world….
To make a difference….
To leave the world a better place because we were here….
No more playing small…
Go out there and shine and be the best version of yourself…. and I will too.
Have an amazing day!
Zen says
wow, powerful message, my favorite line, ‘….as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to also…’ That is so true.
Thank you, over this and the video was great, felt like I was on a motorcycle again!
XoX, Zen
Sue Price says
Zen I love that line too. When I know I am playing a smaller game that I can I read this passage. I loved the motorcycle clip too. Hugs to you and lovely to see you back. xo
Naomi Hamlin says
Me playing small does not serve the world – I’ve personalised it for myself because I need to give myself permission to play in the big leagues by playing my part in this world. Another great read and inspirational post:)
Sue Price says
Naomi I often read that passage to remind myself to play a bigger game. I think most of do not play to our full ability. Give yourself permission and you will fly. Thanks for your comment Naomi.
Erica Udeanu says
I know when I come to your blog I am going to find the best inspiration ever … today was no exception! Thank you for finding the best videos on motivation and inspiration out there! I ALWAYS watch yours!
Thank you!
Sue Price says
Awe thank your Erica. I find great videos to keep myself on track and I figure that someone else can benefit too. I appreciate your awesome comment. Hugs 🙂
Dave says
Wow Sue. You did it again. You knocked this clean out of the park. So important to not play small. Playing small gives small results. I always love what you write.
Thanks kiddo.
Sue Price says
Thank you Dave I appreciate your feedback and kind words. Playing small does give small results – well said. Appeciate you.
Danny Yoon says
This is a fabulous content and video you got here Sue! Playing small isn’t the way to go if you seriously want to become a better version of yourself!
Sue Price says
Thanks Danny and so glad you enjoyed the post. I have to remind myself constantly to play bigger. You have a great weekend.
juanita simpson says
so many of us live in fear everyday and afraid to live out their dreams or they afraid to even dream . great post.
Sue Price says
Thank you Juanita for your comment. Yes far too many people are not going for their dreams. Fear robs us of the life we are meant to live.
Nancy Loehr says
Sue – the quote by Marianne Williamson has always been one of my faves. It reminds me of the days when I was fortunate enough to go see her every Sunday at the local church she was pastor of for a few years. The video is so inspirational too. Thank you for a great blog post with a great message.
Sue Price says
That quote is one of my favorties too Nancy – in fact I think my very favorite. How wonderful you went to her church. I have seen her at a live event here in Australia but to have had the experience of listening to her every Sunday must have been wonderful. Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.
Earl Hackett says
Sue, Great post. For the longest time I remembered that poem from the movie Coach Carter with Samuel L. Jackson. I got it now;Marianne Williamson. I was so impressed I carried a copy in my note book for a while. Inspiring words stir the soul. Thank You.
Sue Price says
I have never seen the movie Earl but the poem is awesome. It is amazing how many of us have been drawn to it. Definetly inspiring words for the soul. 🙂
Linda Frame says
Great post & video Sue. I may not big in the big league yet, but I’m peddling as fast as I can. Thanks for the inspiration.
Sue Price says
Linda I do not think we need to be in the big league to be playing to our best and I see you doing that. 🙂 Thanks for your comment.
Deirdre Powell says
Awesome post and video. gave me lots to think about. I don’t want to play small.
Sue Price says
It does get us thinking for sure Deirdre. I wish you every success in playing a big game. 🙂
Ann Batten says
I’m definitely guilty of playing small so thank you so much Sue for sharing this. I really needed to hear this.
Sue Price says
I think we all are Ann. 🙂
Joel Dirks says
Great post Sue! I really like your blog and am all about motivational stuff too. That is a great video and you’re so right about playing small. Why would we want to NOT do our best to help others and give them the chance to help themselves with all our might. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Sue Price says
Thank you Joel I appreciate your feedback about my blog. Exactly Joel why would we not wantot do our best and yes helping others do the same is what can give our lives deeper purpose.
helenlingard says
Thanks Sue, brilliant… just what I needed 🙂
Sue Price says
I am glad I posted it Helen. You play a big game in my opinion 🙂
michelle says
yes…love this…we are here to serve the world..and make a difference…Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
Sue Price says
Thank you Michelle 🙂
Netty Estes says
Powerful message Sue! Thanks for sharing – we all need a kickstart in motivation now and again. I can’t believe you ever played small but if I am being honest, I have been on that side too. But no more! http://www.nettyandsamestes.com/inspiration-for-bloggers-10-quotes-to-light-your-fire/
Sue Price says
Netty I cannot see you playing small either but I think most of us do at some stage. Thanks for your comment here. 🙂
Shahidah Akbar says
Sue, you’ve done it again. Delivered a great post! I think we all are probably guilty of playing small a time or two…but no more! Full on, full out. Go big or go home!
Sue Price says
I love your comment Shahidah – go big or go home. Love it. You go big girl! 🙂
Donna Merrill says
Hi Sue,
What a great inspirational message. I think we need a dose of inspiration every day. My favorite line in this is “As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
So true, as we reach higher goals, our actions do speak louder than our words. We can be an inspiration to others.
-Donna
Sue Price says
Hi Donna,
You have picked up my favorite line there. It says so much and also tells us the responsibility we all have to shine.
You are an inspiration Donna and are liberating others. Keep shining my friend.
Sue
Helen Lingard says
love this post Sue.. playing small does not serve anyone.. so powerful this video 🙂 thank you hugs
Sue Price says
Thanks Helen and I knew you would love the video 🙂
LuAnn says
awesome post Sue and great info on playing small which definitely does not serve anyone…powerful video as well, thanks for sharing this value
Sue Price says
Thanks LuAnn it is amazing we all know playing small does not serve anyone but so many of us still do it. Thanks for your comment here.
Kristine Christiansen says
This is an awesome post Sue, thank you! The quote by Marianne Williamson is my favorite, and such a great reminder that playing small does not serve anyone, most importantly ourselves. I really enjoyed the video too, thank you for sharing!
Sue Price says
It is my favorite quote too Kristine and it is a reminder for us all. Thanks for your comment here, much appreciation.