A recent email from a dear friend and incredible man and leader. I wanted to share with you all the profound words and inspirational meassage he sent me.

Joe,

You are moving alone and it is so rewarding to me to see you blooming into the man you were put on the earth for. You are a gift to the world. As I write this, I am thinking about a quote that I absolutely love. This is it. I keep this close to me to remind me of my purpose and mission in life. I hope it inspires you.

Our Deepest Fear
by Marianne Williamson from A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles

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.

Go, my friend, liberate the world.

Bernard Franklin, Phd.
President Penn Valley Community College