An opportunity to show your love is just around the corner. I used to think Valentine’s Day was just a time for florists, candy makers, and greeting card writers to cash in, but I’ve had a change of heart. Maybe a little sentimentality isn’t so bad, especially if it reminds us to be present. Life can get hectic—even when everything is going well—so perhaps a day dedicated to showing love is exactly what we need to refocus on what truly matters.
So, bring on the chocolates, the jewelry, and those homemade coupons for washing dishes, making dinner, or giving back rubs. Enjoy handmade valentines, a romantic dinner, a movie night with the kids, or whatever tradition you have to show love to the ones who matter most. Love doesn’t disappear the rest of the year, but if there’s one day to go the extra mile—to step beyond the everyday and let your love shine—why not make it Valentine’s Day? Everything you need is already there; just add love.
