04/09/2025
On the left, the sweet is fully wrapped and protected, untouched, preserved. On the right, the same sweet is unwrapped and exposed, swarmed by ants, its value slowly being consumed by what’s been allowed too close, for too long.
In life, staying open hearted is beautiful, but being open to the wrong people for too long can leave you drained, invaded, and stripped of your essence. Not everyone deserves access to your softness, your goodness, or your time. Some are only drawn to what they can take from you.
Learn from the sweet; protection isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom. Stay open, but stay discerning. Know who to unwrap your soul for. Surround yourself with those who protect your peace, not those who devour it.
Lastly; Everyone will be drawn to your sweetness, but not everyone is meant to taste it.