BANZA February 2016 Issue | Page 70

1. Serve the world by living your purpose What is your soul's deepest desire? What is your biggest dream? The chances are that it's not a 9-5 desk job. However, when first pondering this question, your thoughts might seem selfish. Start by seeking out those people who celebrate you being big. In most modern societies, this isn't an everyday behaviour (at least not yet) and you'll need a bit of creativity to make it work and yes, there will be a few lonely moments. But the feeling of your soul smiling is priceless. And once you experience this feeling, it will be hard ever to go back. Consider this powerful quote by Marianne Williamson: "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, does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. 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."