My brain is going to explode. Ever get that feeling? It’s in overload and i cant seem to get it to stop. I think it might be the manic part of my Bi-Polar depression, or at least it could trigger depression. I need to slow it down. I need to stop and plan out what I’m going to do next.
While my brain was going a million miles an hour i wrote up a ton of my thoughts on person development, understanding my purpose in life, and how to live at my full potential. Recently i quoted Marianne Williamson in regards to our potential…
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” – Marianne Williamson
I am Brilliant
Not in an arrogant way. I realize that I don’t know what my purpose in life is. For me that is motivating and opens the door to all sorts of possibilities. Realizing and accepting this gives me a glimpse of all that is possible.
Do I have the courage to shine? I have previously said…
“Anything is possible when you realize your unlimited potential.” – Fitness Surfer
I’m now starting to think that no mater how much i truly understand and realize my potential, I still have to have to courage to shine and achieve the “anything”. So I’m re-wording my quote…
“Anything is possible when you realize your unlimited potential, and have the courage to shine.” – Fitness Surfer
Aren’t we all brilliant? Don’t we all have a purpose in life. I believe that everyone has individual gifts or talents that makes them unique…and brilliant.
I was stressing about all sorts of financial legal facts. When, I said to my self, “I am meant for so much more.” I am full of passion that is dying to get out. “Logic” keeps getting in the way. However, there is nothing “logical” about it. That’s why i wrote this all out.
Perhaps it’s not the “logic” that’s getting in the way but fear. Leading back to the above quote. Sometime what we fear most is ourselves. Our potential.
Realizing our full potential our purpose in life is very empowering and can create fear.
Do I trust myself? Do i truly believe in myself? I do!
January 21st, 2009 at 2:20 pm
When I say brilliant I’m not referring to the type of brilliance that can be measured by knowledge, but the amount of light someone emanates like similar to a gem or a precious stone.
Even then, this type of brilliance can not be seen with science but with the heart and with wisdom. Sometimes it can be seen with the naked eye. Some people just emanate this radiant glow. They’re not afraid to shine.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:16 pm
whoa.
powerful words and I got IMMEDIATELY what you meant about the brilliant.
that said, I need to reread and reread this as yes—it does take tremendous courage to shine.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:49 pm
MizFit: Thanks! Part of my Ah-Ha moment was remembering that it’s not about trying to be like some one else, but becoming the best me. Those who truly inspire me don’t inspire me to become like them, but to become more brilliant. Thanks for inspiring me to be the best me, I can be.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Love it! You are so capable and powerful. Really inspiring.
January 21st, 2009 at 9:09 pm
First of all… I feel like I haven’t been here in forever. Have I?
Second, great post! You so have the ability and you are a very brilliant woman who inspires me all of the time. I am not just saying this. That’s great you were able to sit down and write everything out, that really helps me. It physically calms me down even if I wasn’t aware I was tense or jumpy. I’ve had this a lot lately. Very overloaded with stress, questions, thoughts. All I can think about is how much I NEED to write. This is funny because we are always syncing up, lol. So I started a new project, come tell me what you think =)
Sometimes when dealing with the crap life throws my way I think the same thing. I’m meant for so much more than this stuff… which leads to a lot of “how the heck do I get to whatever that is!?”
And it’s so true… I fear my potential and my real self. It’s got to stop, but that’s what my journey is about right? Finding myself… and becoming healthier in the process =) xoxo
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:20 am
How profound and inspiring. You managed to remind me that becoming something is not an all out final event. I need to focus more on the journey of my life and on being brilliant in everyday moments and in all that I do. Thanks so much for this fantastic post.
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:19 am
Sagan: Thank you! Everyone is. They just don’t always see it.
Stephenie: I had a feeling we would definitely be on the same page on this one. “how the heck do i get to whatever that is!?” For me right now it’s just making sure that every day i enjoy the journey, good or bad. Every day I’m trying to re-prioritize what’s actually real, and important.
So many of the things i deal with lately are really just the emotional part not just the facts. So, I’m stepping back looking at the facts. Deciding if there is any changes i need to make, or if there is anything i can do about it. Accepting it, then moving on.
With this legal stuff it took a lot of reading (State and City Laws) to figure out the facts, but once i really had all the facts…it all made sense and all my worry was really unnecessary. Anywho, going to check out your new project in a sec.
SpinDiva: You’re absolutely right. It is a daily journey. Our everyday choices. At the end of a day or even throughout the day…”Did i do my personal best?”…not my best based on someone else standards but my personal best. It feels good to know you’re living life to the fullest.
January 22nd, 2009 at 10:19 am
Great post – I think fear holds a lot of people back. Not only the fear of failing, but the fear of succeeding too!
I don’t push myself nearly as hard as I should – thanks for the inspiration!
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Biz: Fear kept me from speaking up at a community meeting last night…i guess i should take baby steps.
January 23rd, 2009 at 1:06 am
That is usually how it goes… I tend to freak out on things and when I calm down or present the problem to the boyfriend or mom, it’s suddenly not so big and I can’t help but feel silly for over stressing!!
January 23rd, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Stephenie: I do that all the time. I feel sorry, and do my best to apologize with no excuses.