You know that final bittersweet scene between Mer and Christina? Christina’s final words to Mer were:

“He’s not the sun. YOU are.”

Welp. Isn’t that the truth? You are the sun. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise.

And the next time somebody tells you to dim your flame, do not, I repeat, do NOT listen.

Yes, they mean well. They love you. They only have your best interests at heart.

But remember: It’s your flame – that majestic orange glow, that makes you who you are. Fuel it. Fire it up.

Let it burst into a million tiny sparks that would engulf every thorn in your path. That is how you SHINE.