This is a story for Children and Families at Peace UCC. Our Children, Youth, and Families theme for July is: BE YOURSELF! There are so many ways that we can be ourselves in the world and living authentically can help be an encouraging example to others, young and old. The more we give ourselves permission to be who we are and be honest with ourselves in the world, the more we give others permission to do the same.
“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.”
― Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"
This month, we'll be sharing stories about how we can let our own lights shine and be ourselves in the world. Our first story is by a great children's author, Todd Parr.
Please consider purchasing the book from today's video by using the link below to buy it:
Be Who You Are
Music by Maksym Malko from Pixabay
Music by Viacheslav Starostin from Pixabay
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