It has been almost seven years since this beautiful soul became a golden star to serve as an inspiration to the world.I had to write about Mattie(who I met just once)..but once was enough,to create the glow he stirred in my heart.
Mattie Stepanek suffered from dysautonomic mitochondrial myopathy, a genetic disorder causing atrophy of the muscles and eventual death. Three of his siblings died from the disease, and his mother Jeni suffers from a version of it as well. He appeared on the 2001 Jerry Lewis telethon. On Good Morning America he was able to meet his hero, former President Jimmy Carter.
In 2002, he told Larry King, "We're divorced from my father because he did some mean and scary things to us." When pressed on the matter, he refused to divulge futher details other than he does not see his father.
Stepanek's book Heartsongs (2001) reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list, and inspired the young musician Billy Gilman to record an album, Music Through Heartsongs: Songs Based on the Poetry of Mattie J. T. Stepanek (2003).
I have a song, deep in my heart,
And only I can hear it.
If I close my eyes and sit very still
It is so easy to listen to my song.
His books in total sold over a million copies, spurred by appearances on the Oprah Winfrey and other shows. Locomotion required a wheelchair and ventilation, assisted by a "service dog", Micah.
For further information regarding Mattie and everything that lives on in his goodnesss..
The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
http://www.mattieonline.com/
Rec Reading:
Heartsongs by Mattie J. T. Stepanek
Messenger: The Legacy of Mattie J.T. Stepanek and Heartsongs by Jeni Stepanek
Hope Through Heartsongs by Mattie J. T. Stepanek
and several more books..
Mattie was one of the most wonderful and truly inspirational people I ever met.
You will be in awe..
Like Mattie always said,"Remember to play after every storm !"
Many Blessings
Vaidya Priyanka
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The space between the beats...
..of my heart..
(hold the horses) I have not fallen into a deep rooted romance..but,just cherishing an "awwww" feeling..It has been awhile since I felt that way..
Will not tell all of you,the real reason behind that feeling(atleast as yet)..but,it is the best medication in the world...the AWWWW..not prescribed often enough I might add.
I was talking to a very important person today...someone who makes me enjoy being "me" and continue with everything that I have my heart set on without hampering with my style of expression,my quest for perfection and my love for what I do.
There is a requirement in everyone's life for an AWWWW..The advantages as I see them are as follows:
1.You will notice that everything in life is brighter even if it is a gloomy day.
2.There will be no excuse in the world for not exercising EVERYDAY.
3.That there is a glow in your eyes that not even the best 'any professional' can diagnose the root cause of.
4.Food tastes wonderful..you cook often for friends and family but you happen to eat what is required and not too much.
5.That nobody in the world has the power to get on your nerves.You actually do not hate anybody.You are just 'indifferent' to them.( and the realistation of the same is actually good for you)
6.Your professional day goes by faster and you have actually done a lot more with your time.
7.Your smile is wider and has a noticeably higher frequency.
8.Your creativity is on the rise.
9.Sleep is deeper and dreams aplenty.
10.You also have enough time for your daily dose of AWWWW
...and the parable continues...
What could AWWWW be ?
Will look forward to your emails..
Vaidya Priyanka
(hold the horses) I have not fallen into a deep rooted romance..but,just cherishing an "awwww" feeling..It has been awhile since I felt that way..
Will not tell all of you,the real reason behind that feeling(atleast as yet)..but,it is the best medication in the world...the AWWWW..not prescribed often enough I might add.
I was talking to a very important person today...someone who makes me enjoy being "me" and continue with everything that I have my heart set on without hampering with my style of expression,my quest for perfection and my love for what I do.
There is a requirement in everyone's life for an AWWWW..The advantages as I see them are as follows:
1.You will notice that everything in life is brighter even if it is a gloomy day.
2.There will be no excuse in the world for not exercising EVERYDAY.
3.That there is a glow in your eyes that not even the best 'any professional' can diagnose the root cause of.
4.Food tastes wonderful..you cook often for friends and family but you happen to eat what is required and not too much.
5.That nobody in the world has the power to get on your nerves.You actually do not hate anybody.You are just 'indifferent' to them.( and the realistation of the same is actually good for you)
6.Your professional day goes by faster and you have actually done a lot more with your time.
7.Your smile is wider and has a noticeably higher frequency.
8.Your creativity is on the rise.
9.Sleep is deeper and dreams aplenty.
10.You also have enough time for your daily dose of AWWWW
...and the parable continues...
What could AWWWW be ?
Will look forward to your emails..
Vaidya Priyanka
Monday, January 17, 2011
Food Dyes and Colors -Not Attractive !!
It is time to write about an ingredient which is so common place and dangerous at the same time.One of the most common ingredients in the food we eat isn't even a food. It is a food dye.
I have spoken about and discussed this topic to everyone I know for years.It dawned on me that it was time to blog about it.
I am beyond surprised,to say the least that the United States has done nothing about eliminating them.The FDA continues to maintain that artificial dyes are safe, citing numerous studies that found no ill effects.
Commonly used food dyes, such as Yellow 5,Yellow 6,Blue Lake and Red 40 are made from petroleum and pose several risks.
Those risks include hyperactivity in children, cancer and allergic reactions.
In 2008, because of the problem of hyperactivity, the Center for Science in the Public Interest petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to ban the use of these dyes. The British government and European Union have taken actions that are virtually ending the use of dyes throughout Europe.
Food dyes also serve to deceive consumers: they are often used to simulate the presence of healthful, colorful fruits and vegetables. But considering the adverse impact of these chemicals on children, and considering how easily they can be replaced with safe, natural ingredients, it's time to get rid of them altogether from everywhere in the world.
Food dyes are synthetic chemicals and you've seen them on many an ingredient list. Without them, your cheesy macaroni might not be yellow and your fruit punch might not be red. Thousands of grocery store items contain artificial food dyes.
A highlighted example would be a package of "100% Real" potato au gratin today that gets its golden hue from 100 percent real "Yellow 5 Lake" and "Yellow 6 Lake."
There have been a lot of studies on the effects of artificial food dyes on children, dating back to the 1970s. Some showed that food dyes could cause behavioral problems in children, and others didn't. But a few years ago, an analysis of 21 of the most conclusive studies found compelling evidence that, indeed, artificial dyes could contribute to hyperactivity, restlessness, and attention problems in some children – particularly those with ADHD. What's more, the studies suggested that removing dyes from those children's diet was a quarter to half as effective in reducing those symptoms as giving the kids Ritalin or other stimulants. In other words, certain kids with ADHD might not need drugs if the artificial dyes were removed from their diets.
Kids like color; thus artificial dyes are most prevalent in products that appeal to children – such as snack foods and cereals. Parents who want to avoid artificial dyes can find it's a complicated process requiring careful examination of each ingredient label. One brand of tortilla chip may contain two dyes while the brand sitting right next to it contains none. Just because a food item is white or pale-colored is no guarantee is does not contain dyes. Trader Joe's and Whole Foods claim the products they sell contain no artificial dyes, but not every shopper has access to those chains. And of course, restaurants don't post ingredient lists on their menus!
Here are some of the common food dyes and colors and the harm they cause.
FD&C Yellow #5 - Can cause: Allergies, Thyroid tumors, Lymphocytic lymphomas, Chromosomal Damage, Trigger for asthma, Urticaria (hives), Hyperactivity (Rowe & Rowe, Egger, 1985)
FD&C Yellow #6 - Can cause: Urticaria (hives), Rhinitis (runny nose), Nasal congestion, Bronchoconstriction (combined with Amaranth, Ponceau), Anaphylactoid reaction (combined with Ponceau), Eosinophilotactic response, Purpura (bruising), Allergies, Kidney tumors, Chromosomal damage, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Indigestion, Distaste for food
FDD&C Red #3 - Can cause: Bronchoconstriction (combined with Brilliant Blue, Indigo Carmine), Sequential vascular response, Elevation of protein-bound iodide, Thyroid tumors, Chromosomal damage, and other unspecified symptoms
Combine this food product with a few other "quick-cook" items on your plate, and you may have the recipe for incurable diseases. As it was in the beginning, a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, unbleached whole grains, and unprocessed natural foods are what we are meant to eat. Unnatural foods can produce unnatural body responses, and should be avoided as often as possible. The body has the natural ability to repair minor damage, but if the foods we eat on a daily basis continue to pollute our bodies, the damage may be permanent
It may sound fishy, but it's true, bugs are the hottest wave in food coloring. Cochineal, which is a red beetle, has been used for decades to add a red color to food.Some of those foods are:
•Candy
•Jam
•Yogurt
•Milk
•Sausage
•Marinades
•Sauces
•Cola drinks
The way for you to know if you're consuming red beetles is to check the label. Although it won't read, red beetle, it can appear under several different names that unless you know what they are, you'd never suspect what it is.
Red Beetle Color is also called the following
•Red 4
•Natural Red
•E120
•Carminic Acid
•Crimson Lake
Well,the best way to avoid eating beetles is to educate ourselves about the various names of these harmful ingredients but easier still,is to just eat an everyday diet filled with whole grains,fruits and vegetables,natural beverages (fresh juices etc.,),pure ,clean water and seeds.
I promise to add some very important aspects of ingredients as the months roll by; so you would all be well introduced and commence a period of learning and responsibility towards your body.
Stay healthy in the New Year !
Vaidya Priyanka
I have spoken about and discussed this topic to everyone I know for years.It dawned on me that it was time to blog about it.
I am beyond surprised,to say the least that the United States has done nothing about eliminating them.The FDA continues to maintain that artificial dyes are safe, citing numerous studies that found no ill effects.
Commonly used food dyes, such as Yellow 5,Yellow 6,Blue Lake and Red 40 are made from petroleum and pose several risks.
Those risks include hyperactivity in children, cancer and allergic reactions.
In 2008, because of the problem of hyperactivity, the Center for Science in the Public Interest petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to ban the use of these dyes. The British government and European Union have taken actions that are virtually ending the use of dyes throughout Europe.
Food dyes also serve to deceive consumers: they are often used to simulate the presence of healthful, colorful fruits and vegetables. But considering the adverse impact of these chemicals on children, and considering how easily they can be replaced with safe, natural ingredients, it's time to get rid of them altogether from everywhere in the world.
Food dyes are synthetic chemicals and you've seen them on many an ingredient list. Without them, your cheesy macaroni might not be yellow and your fruit punch might not be red. Thousands of grocery store items contain artificial food dyes.
A highlighted example would be a package of "100% Real" potato au gratin today that gets its golden hue from 100 percent real "Yellow 5 Lake" and "Yellow 6 Lake."
There have been a lot of studies on the effects of artificial food dyes on children, dating back to the 1970s. Some showed that food dyes could cause behavioral problems in children, and others didn't. But a few years ago, an analysis of 21 of the most conclusive studies found compelling evidence that, indeed, artificial dyes could contribute to hyperactivity, restlessness, and attention problems in some children – particularly those with ADHD. What's more, the studies suggested that removing dyes from those children's diet was a quarter to half as effective in reducing those symptoms as giving the kids Ritalin or other stimulants. In other words, certain kids with ADHD might not need drugs if the artificial dyes were removed from their diets.
Kids like color; thus artificial dyes are most prevalent in products that appeal to children – such as snack foods and cereals. Parents who want to avoid artificial dyes can find it's a complicated process requiring careful examination of each ingredient label. One brand of tortilla chip may contain two dyes while the brand sitting right next to it contains none. Just because a food item is white or pale-colored is no guarantee is does not contain dyes. Trader Joe's and Whole Foods claim the products they sell contain no artificial dyes, but not every shopper has access to those chains. And of course, restaurants don't post ingredient lists on their menus!
Here are some of the common food dyes and colors and the harm they cause.
FD&C Yellow #5 - Can cause: Allergies, Thyroid tumors, Lymphocytic lymphomas, Chromosomal Damage, Trigger for asthma, Urticaria (hives), Hyperactivity (Rowe & Rowe, Egger, 1985)
FD&C Yellow #6 - Can cause: Urticaria (hives), Rhinitis (runny nose), Nasal congestion, Bronchoconstriction (combined with Amaranth, Ponceau), Anaphylactoid reaction (combined with Ponceau), Eosinophilotactic response, Purpura (bruising), Allergies, Kidney tumors, Chromosomal damage, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Indigestion, Distaste for food
FDD&C Red #3 - Can cause: Bronchoconstriction (combined with Brilliant Blue, Indigo Carmine), Sequential vascular response, Elevation of protein-bound iodide, Thyroid tumors, Chromosomal damage, and other unspecified symptoms
Combine this food product with a few other "quick-cook" items on your plate, and you may have the recipe for incurable diseases. As it was in the beginning, a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, unbleached whole grains, and unprocessed natural foods are what we are meant to eat. Unnatural foods can produce unnatural body responses, and should be avoided as often as possible. The body has the natural ability to repair minor damage, but if the foods we eat on a daily basis continue to pollute our bodies, the damage may be permanent
It may sound fishy, but it's true, bugs are the hottest wave in food coloring. Cochineal, which is a red beetle, has been used for decades to add a red color to food.Some of those foods are:
•Candy
•Jam
•Yogurt
•Milk
•Sausage
•Marinades
•Sauces
•Cola drinks
The way for you to know if you're consuming red beetles is to check the label. Although it won't read, red beetle, it can appear under several different names that unless you know what they are, you'd never suspect what it is.
Red Beetle Color is also called the following
•Red 4
•Natural Red
•E120
•Carminic Acid
•Crimson Lake
Well,the best way to avoid eating beetles is to educate ourselves about the various names of these harmful ingredients but easier still,is to just eat an everyday diet filled with whole grains,fruits and vegetables,natural beverages (fresh juices etc.,),pure ,clean water and seeds.
I promise to add some very important aspects of ingredients as the months roll by; so you would all be well introduced and commence a period of learning and responsibility towards your body.
Stay healthy in the New Year !
Vaidya Priyanka
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Glitter and some...
I was at a gorgeous dance performance on Sunday night..My friend Nanci's daughter Gia has grown up to be a superstar(I had no doubts at all)..It was a very transforming experience for me in many ways..It took me down memory lane of my childhood and school,performances and my parents,extra-curricular activities and some lessons..
One of the songs that were used for the choreography had these beautiful lyrics and I just had to share it with all of you..
It is quite a famous song I hear..Performed by PINK.
So,here goes..
"Have you ever fed a lover with just your hands?
Closed your eyes and trusted, just trusted?
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, "I just don't care"?
It's only half past the point of no return
The tip of the iceberg
The sun before the burn
The thunder before the lightning
The breath before the phrase
Have you ever felt this way?
Have you ever hated yourself for staring at the phone?
You're whole life waiting on the ring to prove you're not alone
Have you ever been touched so gently you had to cry?
Have you ever invited a stranger to come inside?
It's only half past the point of oblivion
The hourglass on the table
The walk before the run
The breath before the kiss
And the fear before the flames
Have you ever felt this way?
La La La La La La La La
There you are, sitting in the garden
Clutching my coffee,
Calling me sugar
You called me sugar
Have you ever wished for an endless night?
Lassoed the moon and the stars and pulled that rope tight?
Have you ever held your breath and asked yourself will it ever get better than tonight?
Tonight "
and now my addition..
"Have you ever felt distance in your love ?
Have you ever felt the need for a peace dove ?
Don't you know that magic that is there will always be waiting ?
It is the sound of the glow worms in the moonlight,mating.
Did you trust in the Universe to show you what is true ?
Did you know that everything that you feel is part of a never ending brew ?
As you have always known,true love stories never have endings..
What seems like the end is just another set of beginnings..
Knowing the above,can you see the glow in your eye ??
It looks much better than tears flowing by..."
I hope you go to sleep every night.knowing that there is someone,somewhere who misses you..
Vaidya Priyanka
One of the songs that were used for the choreography had these beautiful lyrics and I just had to share it with all of you..
It is quite a famous song I hear..Performed by PINK.
So,here goes..
"Have you ever fed a lover with just your hands?
Closed your eyes and trusted, just trusted?
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, "I just don't care"?
It's only half past the point of no return
The tip of the iceberg
The sun before the burn
The thunder before the lightning
The breath before the phrase
Have you ever felt this way?
Have you ever hated yourself for staring at the phone?
You're whole life waiting on the ring to prove you're not alone
Have you ever been touched so gently you had to cry?
Have you ever invited a stranger to come inside?
It's only half past the point of oblivion
The hourglass on the table
The walk before the run
The breath before the kiss
And the fear before the flames
Have you ever felt this way?
La La La La La La La La
There you are, sitting in the garden
Clutching my coffee,
Calling me sugar
You called me sugar
Have you ever wished for an endless night?
Lassoed the moon and the stars and pulled that rope tight?
Have you ever held your breath and asked yourself will it ever get better than tonight?
Tonight "
and now my addition..
"Have you ever felt distance in your love ?
Have you ever felt the need for a peace dove ?
Don't you know that magic that is there will always be waiting ?
It is the sound of the glow worms in the moonlight,mating.
Did you trust in the Universe to show you what is true ?
Did you know that everything that you feel is part of a never ending brew ?
As you have always known,true love stories never have endings..
What seems like the end is just another set of beginnings..
Knowing the above,can you see the glow in your eye ??
It looks much better than tears flowing by..."
I hope you go to sleep every night.knowing that there is someone,somewhere who misses you..
Vaidya Priyanka
Monday, November 1, 2010
Narayanan Krishnan-a real life hero..
This is one of the most incredible stories of personal commitment.
This wonderful soul brought tears to my eyes while I discovered more and more about him.
Narayanan Krishnan, all of 29 years old now, does what he was professionally trained to do as a chef. Feed people. Only Krishnan does not do this in the swanky confines of a 5-star hotel. Every day, he wakes up at 4 am, cooks a simple hot meal and then, along with his team, loads it in a van and travels about 200 km feeding the homeless in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Krishnan feeds, often with his hands, almost 400 destitute people every day. And for those who need it, he provides a free haircut too.
According to CNN, eight years ago, this award-winning chef with a five-star hotel chain was all set to go to Switzerland for a high-profile posting. On a visit to a Madurai temple, he came across a homeless, old man eating his own human waste. That stark sight changed Krishnan's life.
Much to the dismay of his parents, CNN says, Krishnan abandoned his career plans and decided to spend his life and his professional training in looking after those who could not care for themselves. He has provided more than 1.2 million hot meals through his nonprofit organisation Akshaya Trust, and now hopes to extend this to shelter for the homeless too.
Krishnan is the only Indian in a list of 10 heroes that CNN has picked worldwide to honour. One of them will be chosen CNN Hero of the Year, selected by the public through an online poll. If many Indians get together to vote for this inspiring man, he can win by a long mile.
If Krishnan wins he will get $100,000 in addition to the $25,000 that he gets for being shortlisted for the Top 10. Akshaya Trust needs all the monetary support it can get to build on Krishnan's dream. Let's help him get there.
Vote for Krishnan here. The poll continues through November 18 at 6 a.m. ET.
Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/article/catch%20of%20the%20day/catch-he-brings-hot-meals-to-india-s-homeless-61029?cp
Voting Link: http://heroes.cnn.com/vote.aspx
We,at Aum Ayurveda have the honour of having a "Meet and Greet" event with Mr Narayanan Krishnan on Thanksgiving Day,the 25th of November,2010,Thursday at Aum Aradhana,San Jose,CA-95135.For further information:Please do email ayurvedaforlife@yahoo.com
This wonderful soul brought tears to my eyes while I discovered more and more about him.
Narayanan Krishnan, all of 29 years old now, does what he was professionally trained to do as a chef. Feed people. Only Krishnan does not do this in the swanky confines of a 5-star hotel. Every day, he wakes up at 4 am, cooks a simple hot meal and then, along with his team, loads it in a van and travels about 200 km feeding the homeless in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Krishnan feeds, often with his hands, almost 400 destitute people every day. And for those who need it, he provides a free haircut too.
According to CNN, eight years ago, this award-winning chef with a five-star hotel chain was all set to go to Switzerland for a high-profile posting. On a visit to a Madurai temple, he came across a homeless, old man eating his own human waste. That stark sight changed Krishnan's life.
Much to the dismay of his parents, CNN says, Krishnan abandoned his career plans and decided to spend his life and his professional training in looking after those who could not care for themselves. He has provided more than 1.2 million hot meals through his nonprofit organisation Akshaya Trust, and now hopes to extend this to shelter for the homeless too.
Krishnan is the only Indian in a list of 10 heroes that CNN has picked worldwide to honour. One of them will be chosen CNN Hero of the Year, selected by the public through an online poll. If many Indians get together to vote for this inspiring man, he can win by a long mile.
If Krishnan wins he will get $100,000 in addition to the $25,000 that he gets for being shortlisted for the Top 10. Akshaya Trust needs all the monetary support it can get to build on Krishnan's dream. Let's help him get there.
Vote for Krishnan here. The poll continues through November 18 at 6 a.m. ET.
Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/article/catch%20of%20the%20day/catch-he-brings-hot-meals-to-india-s-homeless-61029?cp
Voting Link: http://heroes.cnn.com/vote.aspx
We,at Aum Ayurveda have the honour of having a "Meet and Greet" event with Mr Narayanan Krishnan on Thanksgiving Day,the 25th of November,2010,Thursday at Aum Aradhana,San Jose,CA-95135.For further information:Please do email ayurvedaforlife@yahoo.com
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
The Invitation
Another one of my favourite piece of writings ever..Just had to share it..
The Invitation
by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.
It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon. I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life's betrayals or have become shrivelled and closed from fear of further pain! I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it, or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own, if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, to be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human.
It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul; If you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see beauty even when it's not pretty, every day, and if you can source your own life from its presence.
I want to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine, and still stand on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the full moon, "Yes!"
It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up, after a night of grief and despair, weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done to feed the children.
It doesn't interest me who you know or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back.
It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you, from the inside, when all else falls away.
I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments.
Excerpted with permission from THE INVITATION by Oriah Mountain Dreamer (published May 1999). Copyright © 1999 by Mountain Dreaming Productions. All rights reserved.
The Invitation
by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.
It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon. I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life's betrayals or have become shrivelled and closed from fear of further pain! I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it, or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own, if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, to be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human.
It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul; If you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see beauty even when it's not pretty, every day, and if you can source your own life from its presence.
I want to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine, and still stand on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the full moon, "Yes!"
It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up, after a night of grief and despair, weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done to feed the children.
It doesn't interest me who you know or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back.
It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you, from the inside, when all else falls away.
I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments.
Excerpted with permission from THE INVITATION by Oriah Mountain Dreamer (published May 1999). Copyright © 1999 by Mountain Dreaming Productions. All rights reserved.
Our Deepest Fear...
I have always been asked what my most inspirational quote is and I thought since I get inspired everyday,reading or reciting it,loudly or in silence,I should share it with all of you.
This widely acclaimed poem is actually not a poem at all, but an excerpt from A Return To Love, a book by motivational speaker Marianne Williamson.
"Our Deepest Fear" (is often mistakenly cited as a Nelson Mandela quote).
The passage has such inspirational power that it is now a stand-alone mantra for a generation of exceptional individuals who wish to motivate themselves and others to live up to their fullest potential.
The words "deepest" is often replaced with "greatest" in reprints of the passage, although the original uses "deepest", as seen below. "Our Deepest Fear", as it is best known, is a cultural phenomenon as it is quickly becoming one of today's most well known sagacious quotes from an author who lives amongst us.
Make your dreams come true,stay inspired,remain honest to your purpose,love unconditionnally ..and celebrate each day like it is your last..
Love
Vaidya Priyanka
This widely acclaimed poem is actually not a poem at all, but an excerpt from A Return To Love, a book by motivational speaker Marianne Williamson.
"Our Deepest Fear" (is often mistakenly cited as a Nelson Mandela quote).
The passage has such inspirational power that it is now a stand-alone mantra for a generation of exceptional individuals who wish to motivate themselves and others to live up to their fullest potential.
The words "deepest" is often replaced with "greatest" in reprints of the passage, although the original uses "deepest", as seen below. "Our Deepest Fear", as it is best known, is a cultural phenomenon as it is quickly becoming one of today's most well known sagacious quotes from an author who lives amongst us.
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's 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.
Make your dreams come true,stay inspired,remain honest to your purpose,love unconditionnally ..and celebrate each day like it is your last..
Love
Vaidya Priyanka
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)