You are a cosmic firefly. You are made of stardust. Every atom of your being vibrates at the same wavelength as the stars in the universe. Light is within you, you emit it, and it fires up your core.
It's normal for people to gather around you because they are attracted to your warm energy and luminous light. Beware, however, for there are those who suck the light off of you.
There are people who only want your light because it keeps them warm. But when you start to fade and your shine dims, they are gone. They only appreciate you at your brightest, but leave you instantly at your darkest.
Most times, the Cosmos is a lonely and desolated void but, little firefly, I tell you this: never light yourself on fire trying to brighten someone else's existence. You are not required to set yourself on flames to keep other people warm.
If someone wants to be part of your life, they will seriously make an effort to be in it. No reasons. No excuses.
Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option. Sometimes people don't notice the things we do for them until we stop doing them. You need to stop doing things for someone when you find out it's expected rather than appreciated.
If someone doesn't appreciate your presence, make them appreciate your absence. Let them miss you. Sometimes when you're always available they take you for granted because they think you'll stay. For there comes a point in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won't anymore, and who always will. And in the end, you learn who is fake, who is true and who would risk all for you.
Just as you are sure the universe is infinite and light travels faster than sound, you must also be certain to never hurt that person whose only intention was to see you happy.
But more often than not, it's the other way around, is it not?
Sometimes you just have to wonder how many times someone you care about has to hurt you before you finally don't care. Don't beat yourself up if you finally decided to cut them off, tho. Because chances are, they are the ones who handed you the scissors.
Sometimes when the people you love hurt you the most, it's better to stay quiet because, if your love wasn't enough... do you think your words will matter?
Little firefly, letting go doesn't mean you stop caring. It only means you stop trying to force others to.
I know you are tired of being overlooked and treated like you don't matter and your feelings are irrelevant. But remember: the way people treat you is a statement of who they are as a human being. It's not a statement about you. One day people are going to regret disregarding your existence.
Sometimes you just have to accept that some people are crappy humans and stop trying to see the good that isn't there. If someone treats you like shit, just remember that there is something wrong with them not you. Normal people don't go around destroying other human beings.
People need to learn that their actions affect other people. So be careful what you say or do. It's not always just about you.
The sun watches what you do, but the moon knows all your secrets. You're a strong person. But every now and then you would like someone to take your hand and say everything will be alright.
Little firefly, you are going to be happy. But first, life will make you stronger.
