Happy MONDAY! TGIM! QUOTE OF THE DAY: “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’s not just in some of us; it’s 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, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Welcome to your last blog post of 2020 for Matt’s Motivational Monday and what a year it has been! WHEW! I like this quote above because growing up I got some subtle messages such as, “don’t take up too much space” and “don’t put your needs on other people.” I am slowly and continually healing from these messages. I like this quote today because it encourages me to continue to share my light and to believe that I can be great. I hope that in 2021 you can find some hope. I hope that in 2021 you can find community. I hope that in 2021 you can make new friends and strengthen your own support network. In 2021, I hope that you can find love and that you can love yourself. Because in the end, it’s all about love. AFFIRMATIONS OF THE DAY: 1) I love those around me and I love myself. 2) I happily give and receive love each day. 3) Each day I am so grateful for how loved I am and how much people care about me. Happy New Year to all you amazing people! Thanks again for being part of Matt’s Motivational Monday. It really means a lot to me. Please share this message and with others. You are my support network and I rely on you to grow these small motivational moments from my heart to yours. 1) Support Matt’s Motivational Monday with a $1, $3, or $5 a month pledge here 2) Share this e-mail with a friend who might need some motivation or encouragement this day! SHINE YOUR LIGHT FOR ALL TO SEE IN 2021! Do you have any plans to celebrate the New Year? Do you have any new year’s resolutions? Let me know! From Coach Matt