Our deepest fear

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 doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

Nelson Mandela

I remember when, in order to compliment someone, I would declare myself to be less able in that area than s/he was... or to receive a compliment from someone else, I would have to compliment them in return, or demure and say it was God... I know now that while God gave me ability, I am the one who has to act on it! So I've learned to say simply Thank You, and it is always enough.