Our Deapest fear

Watching a film called Coach Carter last night there is a scene in the gym were one of the students recites a poem. I was so struck by it that I decided to Google it. Turns out that is isn't a poem but and extract from a book "A return to Love" by Marianne Williamson.
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 film leaves out some lines from the original which is a pity. Here is a link to a short video of the speech



Our Deepest Fear

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, handsome, 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 within us.
It is not just in some; it is in everyone.

And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously give
other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our fear,
our presence automatically liberates others

David & Laura's Wedding

David and Laura tied the knot at Emmanuel Church in Lurgan. It rained as soon as we arrived and for the rest of the service. I wanted to play about with natural light so did not take a flash. Much harder than it looks in low light conditions.
Last three were taken at the reception, and flash was used. The reception was held at the Tullylagan House, near Cookstown. We had a lovely evening, the music was brilliant not a lot of dancing but when Emma and I got up for a dance it turned out to be the bands last song so got the last dance of the evening.
Every now and then you meet a person who leaves and impression and Auntie Hilda (Muriels Auntie) is one such person, she is the life and soul of the party and for seventy something she is great craic, Lorraine and her hit it off from the very start.

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Ballywalter

Had a lovely day with Laraine, Jim, Laura and Ruth down at Ballywalter. The weather was changeable but we were able to go for a swim and play some tenis.

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Wot Jim on the Internet? I don't believe it!!!

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Crusaders Football Friends

Jonathan took Nathan to meet a couple of his friends on Saturday. These guys play for Crusaders Football team. The first one is Colin Coates and the second one is called Chris Morrow.

Moving Mountains

My friend Jean put this lovely poem on her blog today. She is going into hospital on Monday 27th for chemotherapy, unless as she says God has other plans. Why not have a look at her blog here.
Why not have a read at her story and perhaps leave her a few words of encouragement. Jeans faith is just inspiring and I know she will come through this difficult time.

Moving Mountains

I want you to face the mountain
so that you can see
when the mountain is out of the way
all there is left is Me.

Only I can move the mountain
Only I push it away
Only I can conquer the problems
that you face today.

Your only job is to believe
to listen to My voice
and when you hear what I command
obedience is your choice.

But I will not make it too difficult
for the victory is already Mine
and I will fill you with My spirit
and through you My grace will shine.

Not when you are perfect
like you think you need to be
but when your heart is willing
to become more and more like Me.

Lynn & Angus had a BBQ

With George, Collette, Rebeca and Grace over from London, it was an opportunity for everyone to get together. Lynn and Angus just had some work done to the back of the house so a BBQ was a good option. The weather forecast was very bad, but do you know what it didn't rain at all and we had a great night. Finished off with some board games.

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The North Coast with the Casements.

We awoke to the sound of the Corbet Band this morning, we were a bit disappointed that they didn't march yesterday, but it was good to see them this morning.
Despite the weather forecast we headed up to North Coast and to Portstewart with Laraine and Jim. We have known the three girls since the were born so it was nice to spend the day with them as adults.
The sun was shining all day and I got a fair amount of sun. It all started with me saying that I would love to go to the herring pond for a swim, something we did every year when we had a house in Portstewart for a week each summer. Kinda miss those family holidays, but all the kids are grown up now and we are at the stage were you are expected to walk 6 paces behind them now. We had tea in Portrush and then went to Barrys for a while. I think Lorraine beat jim at the shooting!!! Anyway had a great day Thanks!