Crazy things lately, like the planets and stars are all effed up and wreaking havoc all over my universe. I sit in the center of the insanity and breathe deeply. I seek refuge in the dharma and take solace in the Buddha. Walking the tightrope between being the nice guy and being true to what I know in my heart is right. it is a fine balance. Between being strong and success driven and being a nice understanding person to others. A friend sent me this this morning: 

“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.” 

From A Return To Love:
Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles
Harper Collins, 1992(from Chapter 7, Section 3)

by Marianne Williamson