For many, Valentine’s Day means roses, gifts, cards, chocolates
packed in red satin, heart-shaped boxes and a night of romance. But for others
it means that there is a painful memory of a broken heart, loss of a loved one,
or even the loneliness that leaves you feeling darkened and empty inside. This Valentine’s
Day let’s shine some light on this polarised situation that will allow everyone
to feel dreamy and woolgathering.
Here’s how you can love and feel loved on Valentine’s Day
(no matter what)
Show Gratitude
Expressing gratitude to your partner or yourself is like gardening,
you create a very fertile soil from which the flowers of love can grow and bloom.
Make a list of 5 things you're grateful for. If you're committed to someone, give it to them or read it out for them. If you are flying solo this Valentine’s Day, make
your list of 5 things and read it aloud for yourself. Let your entire body feel the affection and
excitement in your words. It doesn't matter what your relationship status is, gratitude will only give you a loving
and loveable attitude towards life.
Be More Passionate
Life is similar to a shooting star that is hurling through
the night sky. It never last too long,
so you might as well leave behind a streaking white-hot trail. And when it comes to love, there isn’t a single
moment to waste. Show it to your partner
as if you were on a first date. If you're going to love, you might as well be
more passionate.
If you're single on Valentine’s Day, love yourself with as
much energy as if you were giving it to someone else. Allow that love to resonate, and affirm that
passionate love will continue to radiate into and from your being.
Love Selflessly
Love is like the eternal light that pierces through the
darkest of nights. Keep one thing in mind, when you shine your light of
selfless love, you shouldn’t expect a specific return but you can be assured
that you'll receive reciprocation at the right time. Let your partner know that
your love does not have prerequisites.
You can love selflessly without being in a relationship.
Enter your experiences with a love that has no attachment or limits. That’s where you'll find a place of contentment, knowing that you are in complete control of
your individual perspective and choosing to LOVE.
Find love outside of
people
Love between people only represents a silver lining of the
total love available in the world. It’s obviously
wonderful to love someone, but there is so much more that exists around us. Whether you're with someone or not, don't limit yourself to roses, romantic dinners or a box of chocolates; take the time
out to play in nature. Appreciate the
abundance of love in everything around you – spark your senses and appraise the
overflowing love that radiates from your environment.
The greatest love of
all lies within.
If you are able to discover this powerful love, then you can
begin to truly love others. Doesn’t matter
if you’re alone or with a significant other, take time to practice a heart-centred
meditation that will open your chakras and bring more love and positivity in
your life. This practice is not meant to
be a selfish activity, but one that allows more love to flow to you and through
you.
Allow yourself to be
spoiled!
This is one day every year that you should be pampered! (By
someone else or from yourself) You don't need to spend a fortune in a spa. Here’s
how to make an easy homemade foot soak that will leave you feeling
refreshed and renewed without the lightened wallet!
Foot Soak
You will need:
4 Litres of water
3 drops peppermint essential oil
1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
1 drop lemon essential oil.
Boil the water and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Pour
it into a bowl or basin large enough for your feet. Add the oils and stir well.
Soak your feet for as long as you like. This soak will leave your senses
invigorated and your soul energized!
Use this as a reference to love and be loved this Valentine’s
Day, and EVERY day following. And by the
way, we LOVE you!
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