Who is the Modern Gadfly?

“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.”

These are the words of Nelson Mandela, the leader of the African National Congress known for his lifelong struggle against apartheid and being the first African American president in South Africa. His encouraging words emphasize the importance of being brilliant, beautiful, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous. Mandela preaches to listening souls about the consequence of manifesting the Glory of God that is within us. He stated that there is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. He wants people to let their own light shine because that unconsciously triggers others to do the same. “As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” He wants the human race to be confident and to stand up for what they believe is right. He encourages the citizens of the world to be strong and that strength will diffuse onto others which will create positive change and peace in my parts of the world. The philosophy he follows states that “I am what I am because of who we all are” which shows how much he believes in people working as a whole, united,  toward one goal.

I have a lot of respect for Nelson Mandela due to the fact that he stood up for what he believed in and was sentenced to prison for it. His main concern was the people and their futures, not his own. He preaches to this very day about the importance of people uniting to create a positive change.