Did you know that a shooting star is actually not a star? In fact, these fascinating streaks of light are caused by dust and rocks (called meteoroids) falling into the Earth's atmosphere and burning up.
Yes, i searched it up on google. No, I am not here to give you a lecture on how a shooting star works.
It's a metaphor. Just like the one in The Fault In Our Stars-"you put the killing thing right between your teeth, but you don't give it the power to do it's killing."
I feel that there are many shooting stars on Earth. Many people fall so that someone else's wish can come true.
In other words, sacrifice. This does not occur only in humans. Even metals have something called sacrificial protection. Many people say that love means willing to sacrifice oneself for another. Just like how our mothers are willing to bear the pain to bring us to life. Or, just like how our dads spend their time and effort to earn money for us instead of using it to persue their own wants. Because they love us.
A shooting star is also just like a missed opportunity. For it is a symbol of reaching ones ultimate destiny. There are many superstitions and beliefs in this sighting. Some believe it to mean a new birth, or a change in one's life. However, the sightings of the shooting stars are rare and short-lived.
I was a strong believer for wishes and destiny. Keyword: was. In the present moment, I believe in working towards what we want in lieu of just wishing for it. Your one million dollars or baby is not just going to drop down from the sky, just so you know.
I met a few shooting stars in my life before. They gave me so much hope and faith. But, good things don't last forever. Just like a shooting star, they flashed across the room one by one, and disappeared from my life. They were gone too soon.
" The brightest stars are those who shine for the benefit of others. " May 2016 be the year you start helping the ones around you. Make a wish, and work towards it. Oh, and one last question. What would you wish for if you had one last chance? I often ask myself this to realize what I want most in life, in that particular period.
Shine bright my diamonds. xoxo.