You are not for everyone

For every girl who breaks her heart easily.

Don't let the world make you feel little about yourself.

There are going to be hundred's of people to point out what's wrong with you.

Don't let the world condemn you for being too shy, too organised, too sensitive, too expressive. You're just someone who stands out in a crowd. You're just a girl with a heart bigger than you imagined. I hope you realise that you're better than the rest. Celebrate that about you. You don't ever need to make efforts to impress because you only realise now that you're not built on the same foundation. Rejoice in the fact that you are different and that have more empathy towards this world and because you know some where down the line humankind needs more people like you. Embrace the chaos in your mind and heart, you never know whom you may teach to love.

Yes you are terrifying, empowering & difficult to love, because you are not for everyone.



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