Be a Superstar!

One of the things I look forward to is my weekly newsletter from Bo Sanchez.
For those who don't know him, Bo Sanchez is a Filipino Catholic Lay Preacher.
He is a gifted writer and speaker. His approach has always been simple and
pragmatic. His articles just never fail to inspire me!

This week, Bo encourages us to BE A SUPERSTAR!

"Friends, the world needs Superstars.
You owe it to the universe to become one.
No one benefits if you play small."
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This week's article was a refreshing read! You see, Filipinos are usually NOT
the type to want to shine out. The average Filipino is content with just blending
in with the background. I believe this is part of the "damaged culture" we've
acquired due to hundreds of years of colonization.

But that happened ages ago! How much longer are we going to live with this
excuse?!?

No, I do not mean for us to be mayabang (boastful). What I mean is that
we, as a people, should stop settling for mediocrity. I do believe our country
would not be in the sorry state that it were in if we took a little more pride in ourselves.

We, as a people, need to improve our skills. We, as a people, need to strengthen
our spirits. We, as a people, need to be superstars. And we need to do these in
all aspects of our lives - in our homes, in our workplace, in our organizations
and in our communities.

The task at hand is not easy. We may be met with fear and criticism by those
who are not ready for change. We may be misunderstood. We may make
mistakes. I believe it is not about being perfect. I believe it is about trying
until one succeeds. I believe the Lord has many blessings in store for us WHEN
we are ready to receive them.

Let me end with this affirming quotation:
"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."
~ Marianne Williamson