Valentine's day (or V-Day for some) means many different things
to people.
To my husband? It's just another stressful gift giving
event. Does he have enough money to buy what he wants (thinks he has to
"keep up with the Joneses")? And will he pick "just the right
gift"? After 24 Valentine's Days, what should he get? And it's just another holiday - so close to
Christmas and not far from my birthday and our Anniversary….Yep, one more
stressful day for him…
To my best friend who's single? It's a day she tries to avoid and "sleep
through" because she feels it's a day for "couples" and just
another reminder that she doesn't have anyone special right now and her "biological
clock is ticking" (something that's driven by society and isn't true at
all)
To my teen-aged daughter? Peer pressure to have a
"date" or "boyfriend" as well….
To my mother-in-law? Since she was widowed so close to
Valentine's Day a couple years ago, it's an extra sad and lonely day. As others
celebrate, she remembers and mourns.
To a radio station in West Virginia? -- A Charleston radio station is observing
Valentine's Day with a reminder that Cupid sometimes misses his mark. WKLC-FM,
better known as Rock 105, is giving away a free divorce. Valentine's Day isn't
all hearts and flowers, says WKLC Program Director Jay Nunley. There is a
darker side, he said, "where maybe you despise your spouse and resent the
entire day."
To me? it's just
another day for the card, flower and candy industry to try to suck money out of
us. Why do we need a holiday to show
love? I don't need anything special for
this day….for me, my Valentine's comes all year long with unexpected flowers
when I'm down, a back rub when desperately needed for my pain, kind words and
encouragement. I love opportunities to
give gifts but I'm really given cherished presents all year so don't need a
"special day"…. if you can't remember to say how you care during the
rest of the year…
So for all the others, those single, those widowed, those
teens - why not take advantage of this day to do something "special"
for yourself? Why not show yourself some "love"? We are our own best
friend…. why not treat ourselves that way this Valentine's Day? Take the time
to read that book you've been meaning to read, go for a massage, take an extra
long , warm, relaxing bath with no interruptions…. take advantage of this
holiday and relax and pamper yourself for once! What a great present….
After all that, what makes your heart flutter this
Valentine's Day? Or any special memory or gift you've received that you'd like
to share?
No matter your position in life right now, enjoy yourself - take advantage of the day to take care of the most important person - YOU!
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