Breaking Free of the Paradigm of Playing Small, We are Big Magnificent Creatures That Can Have All That Our Hearts’ Desire

What happens when we hide parts of ourselves in fear that we will intimidate someone else for being bigger than them? Why are we protecting others insecurities by hiding parts of ourselves? If you're reading this, you're probably a humble, sweet soul that has a big heart and tender care for service in the world. You're probably hiding behind some kind of curtain that only your toes can be seen from. If you are, you're doing a disservice to you and everyone else on the planet. I get it, I used to hide all of myself for years. I even had what some called an “invisibility cloak”.

One of my favorite quotes is by Marianne Williamson, "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, 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 won't 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'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. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Reflect on this quote and see what comes up for you. So, what’s holding you back from being seen? Take a moment and journal about it if you need to.

When you’re finished, come to a comfortable seat, take three deep breathes, and repeat after me.

"I am an incredibly amazing soul that deserves all that the world has to offer. I hold limitless magic inside and out that can create a life of my dreams. I know how to play big, with ease and grace. Thank you. It is done, it is done, it is done, show me."

Dream Big. We Need You.

Satya Rose