Valentine’s Day often has the reputation of being about romantic love. There’s a push to buy flowers, give chocolates, do something “romantic”, and “show your love”. All of the hype though, is not what Valentine’s Day is about. It’s not about the flowers or chocolate or the “wow” factor. It’s not about showing off your […]
Valentine’s Day: Love is in the Doing
This Valentine’s Day, don’t get so lost in the fluff that you forget the substance. Valentine’s Day is a great reminder to pay attention to those you love, treat them well and realize how blessed you are to have loved ones in your life. Although boxes of candy, flowers and romantic nights out are great—when […]
Valentine’s Day Anew: A Day to Consciously Cherish Loved Ones—Including Yourself
When I was a teenager, Valentine’s Day just seemed to be one more reminder of the fact that I didn’t have a boyfriend. It was another chance for all the cheerleaders and the like to show off how beautiful they were and how much all the guys wanted them. Ugh! Much of my college years […]