When new to triathlon, we're often reminded of our fears. "I'm scared of the water." "I can't run that far." etc. etc.
I found this poem by Marianne Williamson, and it always helps me when I think about it. Ask yourself when you read it, Who are you to be FABULOUS?!?!?
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, we unconsciously give other people permission to to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own presence automatically liberates others.
-Marianne Williamson
I love this poem and the idea to Shine and Be Fabulous!
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