Happy Valentine's Day in advance to all of you! Regardless as to whether you are single or married, widowed or otherwise. Valentine's Day has its share of critics, and with valid points, but I choose to look it at it as a holiday set aside for celebrating love in all its forms. Sure, there is the materialistic side of the holiday and I feel the fellas when they say that they are held hostage to buying flowers, candy and jewelry. BUT, the most memorable thing you can do is simply say "I Love You." Take back the holiday for what is should be about, love. Go out of your way to tell someone how much they mean to you. Write a letter, make a call, give them face time. However you choose to do it, do just that. At the end of the day it's not about how much money you spend. The flowers will die, the jewelry may tarnish and the chocolates will be consumed, then what? What is the motive for the gift? Believe me when I tell you, no matter how much money you spend, if it's done so in duress and insincerity you might as well forget it. Genuine love is free! We won't remember the gifts, but we will remember what you do day to day to show us love. Love is comforting us when we are grieving or sick. Love is putting other's needs ahead of your own. Love is being there just because. See what I mean? Give love on Valentine's Day! Give yourself.
Peace and Love,
J
