This is an inspiring spiritual passage by Marianne Williamson from A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles. Thanks to Kim for sharing 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’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.

I agree whole-heartedly. Why fear when you can shine?

Refer to Marianne’s journal to read her views on The Secret and the surrounding controversy/criticisms.

I’d also encourage anyone new to the concepts behind  "The Secret" law of attraction (including any skeptics reading this) to review the 7 facts you need to know before using the LOA. These facts expand on the introductory level messaging of The Secret and will help you to understand that altering your mindset (pre-programming) and feelings in order to achieve what you want is not as easy as it may appear on the DVD.