the big picture

When I'm having a hard day, I try to find a way to remind myself of the big picture.

One way to do this is by going to the airport and catching the nearest flight to anywhere. 

I love being in a plane and looking out the window (I always choose the window seat). I love how small the world gets as you're flying through the air. It puts everything into perspective. 

But let's be real for a second, hopping on an airplane that often isn't realistic (haha although I have flown home six out of the last nine weekends. ooops) an easier way for me to gain a little perspective is to call my momma. 

Because in case you didn't know, she is really smart :) My mom is always trying to expand her knowledge and learn new things; therefore, she has lots of great insight to share on a range of subjects. 

One of the gems of knowledge my momma has shared with me is a poem that is hanging in her office. I love going in there whenever I'm home and reading it. 

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 is not just in some of us; it is 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.

Thanks Momma