@loudthoughtsforyou: A lamp gives light to everyone. But it also attracts insects. There’s a lesson in that. If you’re a good person trying to help others, don’t be surprised when you attract both people who appreciate your warmth and people who only come to take from it. The brighter your light becomes, the more visible you become. Your kindness will attract grateful hearts. But it may also attract envy. Negativity. And people who mistake your generosity for weakness. That’s the price of being visible. The mistake many people make is allowing negative experiences to change who they are. They stop being kind. They stop helping. They dim their light because of a few people who didn’t deserve it. But your light is not the problem. The fact that some people misuse your kindness doesn’t make kindness a mistake. It simply means your light can be seen. Keep shining. Keep being a good person. Just learn the difference between people who are warmed by your light and people who only want to consume it. Because not everyone who gathers around your glow deserves unlimited access to your energy. Protect your peace. Protect your heart. And keep shining anyway. #LifeLessons #Wisdom #realtalk #PersonalGrowth #Mindset