"When people act shady, allow them. When people betray your trust, allow them. But never, ever sink to their level. Their choices are a direct reflection of who they are, not who you are. No matter how angry, hurt, or disappointed you may be-- do not allow them to make you bitter. Be better. React with love. Sometimes that means retaliating with understanding and compassion; other times it means retaliating with acceptance and sheer silence. Whatever it is, make sure it benefits you as a person. Normal people don't go around destroying other human beings. Don't be one of them. Take them as a reminder, and a lesson learned." -Nicki Minaj

We live in a world where if you care less, the less likely you are to get hurt. That's not the way it should be. It means something to have a big heart.

My heart has been bruised, stabbed, stepped on, and completely shattered -- but it still beats. In fact, my heart's been broken more times than I even care to admit.

Throughout my life, I have learned that people are going to betray you, use you, belittle you; and sometimes those same people will hold the biggest spot in your heart.

Unfortunately, being a person with a big heart means getting your heart broken a lot easier.

You always see the good in people. You look past people's shitty ways. No matter how many times someone may have hurt you in the past, you will come up with excuses for their behavior, and still, believe there is good in them.

You go so far out of your way for other people. But you wouldn't think twice about it. You go above and beyond being there for everyone, even if they wouldn't do the same for you. But that never stops you.

You are known for giving too many chances. You believe every "I'm sorry" and you tend to believe any sort of apologetic words are sincere.

You are often taken advantage of. When you have a big heart, you stand out in a crowd. People notice that. It makes you special. But sadly, people take advantage your specialty. People don't always take your feelings into consideration because they know they get away with a lot of things that they wouldn't want to be done to them. They know you aren't the type to fight back, even though your heart hurts-- because, you'll forgive them anyway.

In a world full of so much hurt and pain, it is easy to put a guard up, and become bitter, to care less, or better yet, not care at all. It is easy to become something you're not. But don't let having a big heart fool you. And above all else, don't become the person who hurt you.

Never let your heart shrink for hands that are not strong enough to hold it.

Having a big heart doesn't mean you are weak. Remember that.