"What is the best piece of advice you would give to a young girl about finding her way? Often our life lessons can become her life manual.
Don't be scared to guide, encourage and coach others through difficult times. Just because you aren't perfect, doesn't mean that your advice cannot be healing for someone else."
What poured from my mind to the page amazed me:
Wow. That is huge. I'd say - Don't ever lose sight of you. Don't let them tell you your dreams are stupid - they just can't dream as big and bright as you. YOU ARE NOT UGLY, OR FAT, OR STUPID. You are an amazing bunch of stardust that the heavens put together on purpose to be and do great things.
They say these things because they are afraid to shine as brightly as you do. All the things- all the dumb reasons why the other kids say they don't like you? One day they will be the very things that draw people to you.
You can never be too smart - But you can be too arrogant and judgemental. You can never be too different - but you can be too cold and heartless. Never raise yourself at the risk of another human being. The best thing you will ever be us you. You are enough.
Kids are mean, baby girl. They don't like things that outshine them. Sometimes it's easier to try to dim your light than polish their own. It might not make sense now, love - but it's usually because someone is hurting them too.
Surround yourself with people who are kind; people you want to be like. Eventually, you'll find they want to be like you too. Learn to accept love as easily as you give it. Remember - we teach people how to treat us. Never settle for less than amazing. AND NEVER, EVER, EVER let another person determine your worth.
You are a star shining brightly in the galaxy. Try to remember that the galaxy is huge. There's plenty of room for the other stars who are learning how to shine. Never purposely eclipse them. Whenever you can, help them learn how to shine. It will only make you shine brighter.
Go with love, my girl. Be your destiny.
Hmmm. How about that? It's never too late to tell that little girl.
Love you all.