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In the intricate tapestry of human connection, we often strive to be everything to everyone—the constant, the steady, the presence that endures through every storm. But Edna St. Vincent Millay reminds us of a bittersweet truth: sometimes, we are only meant to be a season. Being 'summer' to someone means you brought warmth, light, and life during a time when they needed it most, even if your stay was destined to be brief. Embracing this realization is a powerful act of self-acceptance and emotional growth. Rather than feeling diminished by your impermanence, recognize the profound value of the warmth you shared. You don't always need to be the entire year to have made a meaningful impact. Sometimes, your highest purpose is simply to be the sunlight that helps a soul bloom, even if you aren't there to see the autumn fall.