Monday, August 29, 2011

What is your 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 frighten us. Your playing 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. It's 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." - Timo Cruz (Coach Carter)

One of the greatest movie I have ever seen! As this movie speak to the deepest part of my soul, I wanted to share with you, what is in my heart. It is funny how when were a child it was so easy to dream big and not have a care in the world. Our own imagination goes way beyond our wildest dreams. Then, someone come along says a hurtful word and crushes our dream, bruises our heart and build fear. It only happens because we choose to listen to those words and believe them.  It is amazing how we begin to build our own doubts so to prevent us from reaching our childhood's dream. I have done some soul searching. It was not comfortable to do, but it was worth it. I have finally come to the conclusion what my deepest fear is. I have a huge fear of failure. As soon as I am about to do something, I usually want to back out because I am afraid to experience something out of my comfort zone. I admit I almost back out running for MDO four times, and I am very glad I did not back out because if I did -- I would have regretted it. As Miss Deaf Oklahoma I vowed to myself and to you to stay real to who I am. I hope as I partake on this journey as MDO, you will not only look at me as a role model, but as someone who is real to herself, a lady who is not perfect, but making an attempt to face every wild fear she have to overcome to do greatest things to inspire you to chase  your dreams, and live your life to the fullest. So, what is your deepest fear?