Question

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?

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.
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.

What is this poem saying? Put it into your own words. Please help asap.

Answer 1

It’s theme also revolves around the idea of arrogance. When it says “your playing small does not serve the world” it is essentially saying, in its most basic form, “being humble doesn’t do anything for anybody, and pretending to be less than you are for others’ feelings is useless.”