“Our deepest fear is not that we are
Shanekwa Jones, a graduating senior at
North Carolina Central University
Summer 14’. Ms. Jones is attending North
Carolina Central University with a major
in criminal justice and a concentration in
juvenile justice. Her interest in criminal
justice includes early intervention for
youth, sentencing and alternatives for
juveniles, deterrence methods dealing with
juveniles, and improving mental health
issues within the juvenile facilities
inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are not
powerful beyond measures. 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 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. - Marianne
Williamson”