“ Love Day” The New Way to Think About “ Valentine’s Day”
Over the years, I have noticed that for many, Valentines Day can be a rather loaded holiday that can even be stressful for some.
Whether you are newly single, a recent widower, or just someone that even isn’t in the best place with your current relationship, this holiday may be one that does not bring joy that particular year.
I have heard it said and I believe it is true, that if you’re feeling down, the best thing that you can do is to focus on someone else. This post is exactly that. Taking this holiday and changing how you think about it. Finding a way to bring love and joy to those around you.
Rather than getting wrapped up in waiting for cards and gifts that may or may not arrive, what if we looked at the holiday in a whole new way?
What if we spent the day, and even the entire week, celebrating the ones that we love? That would encompass SO many other people in our world and space!
What if you even dropped off a note or a goodie to your postmaster? Or perhaps your pharmacist? Just to show your appreciation for all that they do. Why do we have to wait for Christmas to give gifts and show our love for people that help make our lives better ?
Of course if you have a partner or spouse, we don’t want to forget them either. How about your other family members ? Kids, parents, or extended family? Could you prepare for them their favorite dessert or goodie? Or even a card just to tell them all of the reasons that you love them and how grateful you are to have them in your life.
If there is someone that was special to you or a family member that you have lost touch with, what a great day it would be to mail them a Valentines card and tell them that although you may have lost touch, you still love them and hope to reconnect?
You can even do something less expected such as sending them a song via a text message that makes you think of them. I know that my mother always loved singing “ You are my sunshine” to me as a child. I also sang that same song to my two boys for years after tucking them into bed at night.
I feel super passionate about making sure to tell the ones that you love and appreciate how much they mean to you. Ideally, for the ones closest to you, tell them every single day. Outside of those closest to you, it can only bring joy to someone's day to hear that someone is thinking about them and why they are special to them.
If someone pops into your head, reach out to them.
We all need more love in this world and you never know if the person you are reaching out to might be struggling. Hearing from you may be just what they need in that moment.
I’m hoping this post gave you some ideas and ways to “ Spread the Love”
-Tanya
If there is a day to act on the Love in your soul it is today, it is this moment.
~Mike Dolan, @HawaiianLife, tweet, 2015