As a single working mother, my deepest fears are that I am not devoting enough time to my child. Also, I worry that if something happens to me what would happen to her; will she have a solid foundation to survive and succeed without me?
Reading the poem below and remembering a situation that happened with my daughter jolted me into action to stop fearing the unknown and try! Back in August I begin writing a children’s book with a companion book for parents. This book was about how I came to an early realization that my daughter was more aware and in tuned with me and her surrounding then I thought she was for a 5 year old. I hope that this book will help other parents to speak with their children about things more often! It is a learning process after all.
OUR DEEPEST FEARS by Marianne Williamson
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear in 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 enlightening about shrinking
so that other people won’t feel unsure around you.
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.
As we let our own Light shine,
we consciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others."
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I've always loved this poem. Have you finished your book yet? If so, be sure to share it on the Black Moms Club. http://blackmomsclub.com
LaShanda
Shannon Bryant > LaShanda HenryOctober 2, 2009 at 5:55pm
Hi LaShanda, thank you for the comment on the blog. No my book has come to a stand still. We had a fire this summer and I am attempting to still get back to normal. Me and my daughter have talked about the childrens book that I wrote in honor of her, I just need an illustrator for the photo's in that book. And my non-fiction book....I have not been able to focus on right now. As a single mother, when a tragedy happens we tend to spring into action and place everything else on the back burner to make sure that our children are okay. But I will keep you posted and when I finish the books I will be sure to post them. Thank you very much again!
Shannon Bryant > LaShanda HenryOctober 2, 2009 at 5:55pm
No, I do not mind at all! I think that this poem touches many of our hearts! Have a great day!
Hi, I just recently joined the network and I've been really inspired by how real the ladys are about becoming all that God has placed in them to be.. I'm a momprenuer and it takes alot sometimes to get focused on what I need to be doing at any given time sence as a single mom I'm expected to do it all.. I've learned how to pace myself and really manage my time from business, kids,and my mommy moments..I have to have those!! I sometime have that very same fear but I have to remmeber God has not put to much on me this I know.. I just have to stay focused and not allow myself to get caught up spending time on things that really aren't important.. And I'm sure you can think of a few.. And I also know how important it is to plan for the unexpected..Anyway, I pray you and your daughter have a great out pouring of Blessing in your lives.
That poem is beautiful.. Thanks for sharing it..
Liven my Life Like it's Golden,
Ms. Sha' Brennan
Shannon Bryant > Ms. Sha' BrennanOctober 2, 2009 at 6:10pm
Thank you for sharing with me that I am not the only one going through trials! It is refreshing sometime to talk to others! Have a blessed day.
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LaShanda
That poem is beautiful.. Thanks for sharing it..
Liven my Life Like it's Golden,
Ms. Sha' Brennan