Around here many of us will be celebrating the holiday of Valentine’s Day. A day to show love and appreciation to that special someone in your life. Now there are some who take a more cynical view of this holiday and say that it is a “Hallmark Holiday” that corporations use to get you to spend money on their products. That can certainly be said of any major holiday. Just like life, I believe that a day can be what you make of it. Others say, “Why do I need a day to celebrate the person I love? Shouldn’t I be doing that every day?” The answer is of course you should. Life gets busy and sometimes love and romance can be pushed to the back burner. Having a day dedicated to love is a good reminder and just a great opportunity to spoil one another.
The 2 photos we shared make several good points. First, many are alone today and could be longing for someone to love. Make sure that you share kindness for everyone today. This day can also be a great reminder to spread love into the world. The second photo is one that I really enjoy. I am so grateful for the relationship that I share with my lovely lady. We are constantly growing and learning more about each other daily. The one tricky bit about this can be that when it comes to special days, we already are loving each other to the best of our ability. Just like many point out that you should. On a day that is set aside for love, how can you still make it special? In a world – connection.
Margie and I work hard on our relationship and always make time for date nights and appreciation. Still, just like many other well-intentioned couples, life can get the best of us. You work so hard and long that you collapse when you get home and barely see the person you share the house with. Before you know it, a week has gone by and you have only said a handful of words to each other. That is another reason that having a day dedicated to love is helpful. It is a reminder to take a step back and focus on each other and not the world around you. How do you do that? By increasing connection.
The question then becomes, “How can you grow connection?” This seems more difficult that longer you are together. This is part of the fun and work that goes into making a relationship not only last, but thrive. While I cannot speak specifically to your relationship, there are so many fun and creative ways to increase connection. It might be worth spending a few moments with your thoughts, and maybe Google, to come up with a few. I would love to hear what you did in the comments below. I just might use it in my own relationship in the future!
Today is a day to celebrate love. Do not fall victim to the cynics or to the corporate pressure. Give the gift of love to all you encounter. We never know what anyone is going through. A little extra love and kindness is always appreciated. If you have a special someone in your life, focus on gifts that matter. Gifts like growth and connection. How can you give those?
SECRET 2 AN AMAZING LIFE 